tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post981793602964640623..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Hillside succulent paradise in the SF East BayGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-78664787397472018822016-04-28T06:59:14.673-07:002016-04-28T06:59:14.673-07:00Stunning. I want to pass this on to others. Really...Stunning. I want to pass this on to others. Really wonderful to include us all in Gerhard.... thanks so much!Paul Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760554213574050280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-27710910250822534362016-04-24T13:02:35.556-07:002016-04-24T13:02:35.556-07:00The entire house was like that. One special detail...The entire house was like that. One special detail after another. <br /><br />I'm exactly like you: I love acquiring plants, but I find it hard to keep everything immaculately tidy.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-75568754908276576062016-04-24T13:01:06.782-07:002016-04-24T13:01:06.782-07:00I tend not to pay much attention to oak trees unti...I tend not to pay much attention to oak trees until I see specimens like these. Then my jaw drops to the floor. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28724985751888007172016-04-24T12:59:44.452-07:002016-04-24T12:59:44.452-07:00This garden is so peaceful and quiet, I have a fee...This garden is so peaceful and quiet, I have a feeling I'd do a lot of napping.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-3395270428841242962016-04-24T12:59:02.028-07:002016-04-24T12:59:02.028-07:00I really liked how the red lava rock played off th...I really liked how the red lava rock played off the red brick walkway in Stephen and Gary's garden. When I got home, I tossed a handful of 3/8" red lava rock on one of <a href="http://www.succulentsandmore.com/2016/02/from-lawn-to-succulentsgrand-reveal.html" rel="nofollow">succulent mounds in the front yard</a> but the color clashes with the blue-gray of the pathways so it won't work in my garden. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-18538279540871497752016-04-23T16:18:24.907-07:002016-04-23T16:18:24.907-07:00That original mosaic floor is really something. I...That original mosaic floor is really something. I'm glad you bent your rules a little to include that. What a find, Gerhard. Some people really have that immaculately tidy vibe along with plant acquisitiveness -- I confess I have one, but not the other!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-88759802317227162782016-04-23T15:14:58.130-07:002016-04-23T15:14:58.130-07:00What can I say beyond "Wow!" What a gor...What can I say beyond "Wow!" What a gorgeous property and garden, lovingly maintained. I hope someday my little baby Oak will approach those in majesty. Now I must go out and groom all my potted succulents--those in the photos put mine to shame, and I have 1/100th as many.Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-48434466816600697792016-04-22T23:29:36.296-07:002016-04-22T23:29:36.296-07:00I bet you could spend a week in there, and still n... I bet you could spend a week in there, and still not see everything... I completely agree with your statement: "I think builders back then paid more attention to proper siting than they do now." In fact, I think proper siting is pretty much a lost art, so it's nice to see a house that is completely at ease in its environment. I love the large oak tree canopy shielding it from above. Thanks for the nice treat, Gerhard!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-59235279743344452052016-04-22T19:22:40.882-07:002016-04-22T19:22:40.882-07:00I've not been a fan of red lava rock either. ...I've not been a fan of red lava rock either. What changed your mind here?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410459634144936578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4854406693191130502016-04-22T11:15:41.132-07:002016-04-22T11:15:41.132-07:00Thank you!
Yes, the architecture is the perfect b...Thank you!<br /><br />Yes, the architecture is the perfect backdrop for succulents. I would LOVE to live in a house like that.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12878240370900504322016-04-22T11:14:58.869-07:002016-04-22T11:14:58.869-07:00You can always count on me taking photos!You can always count on me taking photos!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86179972827952007122016-04-22T11:14:37.671-07:002016-04-22T11:14:37.671-07:00Indeed he is. His knowledge, and his enthusiasm, m...Indeed he is. His knowledge, and his enthusiasm, make him the perfect garden host for the Ruth Bancroft Garden.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19163788413388097682016-04-22T07:26:16.719-07:002016-04-22T07:26:16.719-07:00Wow, Gerhard, this is lovely. As usual, your photo...Wow, Gerhard, this is lovely. As usual, your photos make it magical. I do think Spanish architecture helps any succulent garden, too! Sunwriter7https://www.blogger.com/profile/03064550184927078441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31444650849030896682016-04-21T21:57:29.170-07:002016-04-21T21:57:29.170-07:00Yep...you're lucky....and so are we cuz you br...Yep...you're lucky....and so are we cuz you brought us along.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-91383249778277720792016-04-21T20:09:20.484-07:002016-04-21T20:09:20.484-07:00Impressive! Stephen is a true cactus and succulen...Impressive! Stephen is a true cactus and succulent addict.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81341880316584013722016-04-21T17:59:34.916-07:002016-04-21T17:59:34.916-07:00I was wondering why you weren't there, but the...I was wondering why you weren't there, but then I realized that I never asked you to come along. I felt so bad.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-7593946110580857012016-04-21T17:58:30.855-07:002016-04-21T17:58:30.855-07:00I know! I have a lot of weeds to pull. And I mean ...I know! I have a lot of weeds to pull. And I mean *a lot*.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-75138212147224706632016-04-21T17:57:57.560-07:002016-04-21T17:57:57.560-07:00Initially I felt a bit embarrassed by my own garde...Initially I felt a bit embarrassed by my own garden, but now I feel motivated to reach even higher.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-68897254513685972822016-04-21T17:57:02.770-07:002016-04-21T17:57:02.770-07:00Believe me, I feel very lucky. I've known Step...Believe me, I feel very lucky. I've known Stephen for a while now, and I'm very happy I finally got to see his garden--and meet Gary. The two of them are the nicest people you'll ever meet.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-35759061299954642492016-04-21T17:53:28.075-07:002016-04-21T17:53:28.075-07:00Beautiful! And like you said, so well maintained.....Beautiful! And like you said, so well maintained... This makes me want to go pull my weeds also!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441140267067281722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89581923229062019752016-04-21T17:53:19.943-07:002016-04-21T17:53:19.943-07:00Well damn ! I guess I should have Benn a hanger-on...Well damn ! I guess I should have Benn a hanger-on for a bit longer. This is beautiful, and love the old spanish style houses--my hometown (LA) is full of them.kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-63790525116748261882016-04-21T17:47:24.459-07:002016-04-21T17:47:24.459-07:00What a magnificent paradise they have created! What a magnificent paradise they have created! Candice Suter.....Sweetstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439964856042558664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89703207316089599122016-04-21T16:42:08.294-07:002016-04-21T16:42:08.294-07:00OMG!!!! what a treat. I would give up any day to...OMG!!!! what a treat. I would give up any day to come and see this garden. You are so lucky Gerhard. Laura Balaorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637747125216983963noreply@blogger.com