tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post6819600607047996790..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: My 1,000 mile Southern California succulent adventureGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24284388311755241692018-06-12T13:47:39.518-07:002018-06-12T13:47:39.518-07:00Hello everyone,
I´m form Mendoza, Argentina.
I wil...Hello everyone,<br />I´m form Mendoza, Argentina.<br />I will be visiting the west coast with my family in a couple of weeks.<br />I have a farm cacti and I in love with desert plants.<br />I wanted to visit Mesagarden´s plece but they dont´t have a walk in place so I had to make my order by mail.<br />Could anyone help me with so imformation about some Green house nurseries, farms and seed´s sellers wich I could visit?<br />Also I would like to by about 10.000 seeds of aeonium hybrid type.<br />If you like to give a look to our web page it´s www.cactusmendoza.com<br />If you like to come to Mendoza some time I´ll be happy if your visit our farm<br />Thanks for your time!<br />PaulaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884112967953818783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-53770632482391814102018-03-20T06:26:59.824-07:002018-03-20T06:26:59.824-07:00Gerhardt your energy is enviable and thanks to you...Gerhardt your energy is enviable and thanks to your gifts with words and the camera many more may benefit. Southern Cal definitely is a wonderful place for plants and gardens. You make me eager for another road trip soon even though long ones just kill my back these days. <br /><br />I just did a search to see if you had blogged about the Institute for Aloe Studies in Oakland, a venture of John B Miller and Brian Kemble but supported by many others. http://www.aloestudies.org/about.html Their mission includes the study and preservation of species of aloes, which includes making them available for sale to people to use in their home gardens. I'm impressed by the scope and nearness of this project and suspect it will become quite a resource for us. But it wasn't until Brian Kemble took the mike at the general meeting last night that I began to realize just how great it was to have this resource so close to home.<br /><br />I'm doing bringing a Cal Hort group to the John Miller's property which houses the larger part of their collection on May 20 after a coffee-in-the-garden event being hosted by member Casper Curto beginning at 9:30 a.m. Casper has a huge collections of bromeliads and orchids as well as succulents and many other fine plants. I took these photos at his garden just this past Saturday. https://www.flickr.com/gp/serialplantfetishist/525N77 Not the best pictures but it gives you some idea. It was Casper who introduced me to his near neighbor John Miller and the Institute of Aloe Studies. If it works into your schedule you'd be very welcome to join us.Mark Delepinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02502634636299441270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11299826760568940042018-03-08T07:23:05.032-08:002018-03-08T07:23:05.032-08:00I was so focused on the cactus garden, I didn'...I was so focused on the cactus garden, I didn't even notice the fruit & vegetable garden!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-40133958353350084552018-03-07T23:22:51.532-08:002018-03-07T23:22:51.532-08:00I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered the D...I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered the Deutsche Cactus Garden as well! The grounds to the right of it have a beautiful perennial/fruit & vegetable garden. There is an amazingly productive & large Avocado tree growing there that I must get the name of since Sac has a similar climate and I want to grow it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236588598321754721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12371700959773030652018-01-05T12:42:35.897-08:002018-01-05T12:42:35.897-08:00I must admit, whenever I get home from some a whir...I must admit, whenever I get home from some a whirlwind trip, I feel like sleeping for a few days straight :-)<br /><br />As for the book, I'd love to. But for that to happen, we need to up the number of hours in a day to at least 36!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60644090007513585052018-01-03T18:41:32.956-08:002018-01-03T18:41:32.956-08:00Can’t get over your exhausting itinerary, and the ...Can’t get over your exhausting itinerary, and the photos are just incredible. You really need to write a book!Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-35406787303858655912018-01-03T14:51:04.508-08:002018-01-03T14:51:04.508-08:00I would have been crushed if I had seen all these ...I would have been crushed if I had seen all these wonderful plants and not been able to buy any. Flying sucks in that regard. Fortunately, driving is an option for us.<br /><br />Have a great time with Denise. She's a walking encyclopedia!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-2507269187412833702018-01-03T14:49:56.806-08:002018-01-03T14:49:56.806-08:00On every level!!! On every level!!! Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51257147830820208372018-01-03T14:49:30.964-08:002018-01-03T14:49:30.964-08:00After I got home, I wanted to do nothing but sleep...After I got home, I wanted to do nothing but sleep :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-65760961550241939852018-01-03T11:37:38.544-08:002018-01-03T11:37:38.544-08:00I am in awe of your travel/nursery shopping stamin...I am in awe of your travel/nursery shopping stamina! Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72045773519874784122018-01-02T20:25:34.866-08:002018-01-02T20:25:34.866-08:00Looks like it was a successful trip. :^) Looks like it was a successful trip. :^) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-33211925399254349262018-01-02T18:22:30.471-08:002018-01-02T18:22:30.471-08:00I am off to Socal myself in March-I have a busines...I am off to Socal myself in March-I have a business trip and will drive rather than fly , piggy backing a little garden action along the way.I hope I can squeeze in the Sherman, but I'm definitely meeting Denise at the Huntington, Lotusland will be my return pit stop. I can't wait to see all your posts from this trip ! kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19086998102294144232018-01-02T12:06:47.030-08:002018-01-02T12:06:47.030-08:00I'm so grateful that Hoov took me to Kay's...I'm so grateful that Hoov took me to Kay's house. Not only is her garden fantastic, Kay is also the nicest person. She sent me home with a whole bunch of tillandsias. I will wire them to the manzanita branches I've collected in Mt Shasta.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-48751380633350402242018-01-02T12:05:02.649-08:002018-01-02T12:05:02.649-08:00Kay, I won't forget your garden anytime soon. ...Kay, I won't forget your garden anytime soon. It's such a beautiful and peaceful space. I can only imagine how wonderful it must be to sit outside and enjoy the view.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24295957381507155642018-01-02T12:04:05.549-08:002018-01-02T12:04:05.549-08:00Brian, I got the Corten cube at Roger's Garden...Brian, I got the Corten cube at Roger's Gardens in Corona del Mar. All their Corten containers were 50% off. This one is 12x12x12 inches and it was $25. Unfortunately, it was the only one in that size, otherwise I would have bought at least one more. The others were larger and wouldn't have fit in my car.<br />Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71522150915276095262018-01-02T12:01:43.121-08:002018-01-02T12:01:43.121-08:00Lots more to come :-)Lots more to come :-)Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-52483219857648119022018-01-02T12:01:28.174-08:002018-01-02T12:01:28.174-08:00Happy New Year to you as well! I'm very excite...Happy New Year to you as well! I'm very excited that I found so many cool plants. I think I went to more nurseries in 5 days than I do in a year here!!!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-73017571944691074872018-01-02T11:59:53.899-08:002018-01-02T11:59:53.899-08:00Kris, it was fantastic to meet you and see your wo...Kris, it was fantastic to meet you and see your wonderful garden. Hoov's garden may be a Piece of Eden, but yours is just as much of a paradise!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51056399423986075762018-01-02T11:58:13.064-08:002018-01-02T11:58:13.064-08:00Yes, we MUST get together soon. It's been way ...Yes, we MUST get together soon. It's been way too long.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50767249741549104392018-01-02T11:57:54.211-08:002018-01-02T11:57:54.211-08:00It would be so much fun to go on a road trip toget...It would be so much fun to go on a road trip together! Let's make it happen one of these years :-).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-45690294522410901842018-01-01T21:41:34.262-08:002018-01-01T21:41:34.262-08:00What fun! Glad you got to see Kay’s garden too, it...What fun! Glad you got to see Kay’s garden too, it was wonderful to compare and contrast two fabulous gardens so close together, yet so different (her’s and Hoov’s I mean). And you got to meet Kris and see her garden, yay! I’m looking forward to photos, since I haven’t been there yet. What a fabulous time you must have had.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-44871945082103974392018-01-01T19:44:53.743-08:002018-01-01T19:44:53.743-08:00What a treat to meet you after hearing about you f...What a treat to meet you after hearing about you for so long. Your enthusiasm and good cheer are infectious.........thanks for your good words on my garden, too ! Happy New year. Kay<br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950153990031271449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-37745673779936379822018-01-01T14:00:31.207-08:002018-01-01T14:00:31.207-08:00Looks like a great time, and lots of things brough...Looks like a great time, and lots of things brought home. I’m curious about the cube planter/container. Is it core-ten rusty metal? Where did you pick it up from?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241604602356561368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11201890638574902962018-01-01T13:13:03.961-08:002018-01-01T13:13:03.961-08:00You always have the best trips. Thanks so much for...You always have the best trips. Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to see the rest.Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12669360884292661572018-01-01T12:42:42.936-08:002018-01-01T12:42:42.936-08:00Happy New Year! That looks like an awesome trip, a...Happy New Year! That looks like an awesome trip, and so many new plants! I look forward to seeing your detailed posts!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.com