tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post7780360839168753823..comments2024-03-28T11:37:14.844-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Big changes at the Ruth Bancroft GardenGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81364629350906846702017-06-17T22:15:19.664-07:002017-06-17T22:15:19.664-07:00Beautiful photos (as always) Gerhard! So fun to se...Beautiful photos (as always) Gerhard! So fun to see you there!Paul Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760554213574050280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-35909997084773916432017-06-13T13:06:21.005-07:002017-06-13T13:06:21.005-07:00I think the new building will be available for pri...I think the new building will be available for private events as well, like weddings, etc. That could be a good new revenue stream for the garden.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-37079151505622882412017-06-13T13:05:02.974-07:002017-06-13T13:05:02.974-07:00I've read conflicting information about Agave ...I've read conflicting information about Agave franzosinii. Apparently the icy blue specimens at the RBG are the real deal. I've seen others (immature specimens, admittedly) that were deeper blue in color and had teeth more like Agave americana. They were labeled A. franzosinii as well.<br /><br />San Marcos Growers <a href="http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=1905" rel="nofollow">says</a> that "[s]ome forms exhibit large teeth that are widely spaced while others have smaller teeth more closely spaced. Foliage color variations have also been noted from a startling white gray to a light gray blue."<br /><br />So yours may be A. franzosinii after all!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-59058419742074186282017-06-13T13:00:25.878-07:002017-06-13T13:00:25.878-07:00I do recognize the inevitability (and value) of ch...I do recognize the inevitability (and value) of change, but some things are harder to get used to than others. This falls in the "harder" category!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86772016757608088472017-06-13T12:59:00.409-07:002017-06-13T12:59:00.409-07:00My gut response was to scream when I saw those A. ...My gut response was to scream when I saw those A. franzosinii gone but then I took a deep breath and decided to trust the good judgement of the curators, Brian Kemble and Walker Young. I have to assume that this was not a decision that was made lightly. There probably was no other way to site the new building.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-18269983838395278912017-06-13T12:54:07.579-07:002017-06-13T12:54:07.579-07:00The Bold Dry Garden is a great book. The story beh...<em>The Bold Dry Garden</em> is a great book. The story behind the garden is so fascinating. And the fact that Ruth has been able to watch her vision take off and soar makes it even more special.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31491926978691686992017-06-13T12:51:26.965-07:002017-06-13T12:51:26.965-07:00Me too!! I think the garden should have one made a...Me too!! I think the garden should have one made as a special display for the Visitor Center!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-3382622486389613352017-06-13T11:50:31.549-07:002017-06-13T11:50:31.549-07:00I was a little concerned seeing the title of your ...I was a little concerned seeing the title of your post, but it's good news, not bad. A facilities upgrade will bring more visitors and more activity, and that's the way to keep this gem of a garden alive. <br /><br />Oh, that plant nursery--it would be fun to go shopping there right now. We have happy memories of our visit, and I hope we get back there soon. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87225308254739889362017-06-13T08:30:00.161-07:002017-06-13T08:30:00.161-07:00Yes, let's have a week of reading about the RB...Yes, let's have a week of reading about the RBG. Thanks so much, Gerhard. I'm still wondering if I have the real franzosinii. Jeff Moore says the marginal teeth should be minimal and mine are rather pronounced. Any thoughts?Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-42936803380519836752017-06-13T07:25:45.688-07:002017-06-13T07:25:45.688-07:00Like Loree, I'm a bit torn by this change. Th...Like Loree, I'm a bit torn by this change. That bed was such a jaw-dropping bit of agave amazingness(new word.) Oh well, gardens, like life, are all about change and I'm sure they'll do great things with the new bed.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10185869378421553242017-06-13T02:39:18.126-07:002017-06-13T02:39:18.126-07:00I have yet to read the Bold Dry Garden but boy do ...I have yet to read the Bold Dry Garden but boy do I yearn to hold that copy right now!!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-58137417713242084572017-06-12T22:23:58.520-07:002017-06-12T22:23:58.520-07:00I must admit (although it makes me feel like an ol...I must admit (although it makes me feel like an old fuddy-duddy) that I have mixed emotions about this change. That planting of the Agave franzosinii was such a magnificent greeting and introduction to the garden. My brain has that image of Ruth standing among those Agaves forever burned into it. Yes the hard working staff deserve a better space. Yes real toilets are a welcome luxury. But...danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-79191894304407050542017-06-12T21:52:23.852-07:002017-06-12T21:52:23.852-07:00Nice photos! Hopefully we'll get to see the Ag...Nice photos! Hopefully we'll get to see the Agave surfboard when it's finished. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241604602356561368noreply@blogger.com