succulents

The Applause Light Is ON!

August 17, 2011

I’ve been working on this project for awhile, and I have to say, I’m very excited about the results. I’ll just let the picture speak for itself. Today’s post was a bit overwhelming in its awesomeness so tomorrow’s post will delve into the details of this project. Talk amongst yourselves….

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Dominoes

August 14, 2011

The back yard has been going through a domino-effect over the last few months. My Kishu tangerine died a few months ago, so I pulled that out, leaving a big, hole. I wanted to move a big pot of orchids to that spot but I needed Mi Esposo’s help, so that job had to wait [...]

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A Crowning Moment

May 27, 2011

I was tasked with the creation of a gift for my garden club’s president to be presented at our year-end luncheon. Since we are the Crown Garden Club, this crown was a perfect start for the project. I created a little succulent garden to fit inside the crown, using cuttings from my yard. Before I [...]

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Succulent Propagation technique

May 3, 2011

I have a lot of succulents and I’m always happy to share, but I haven’t always been as successful as I would like when it comes to propagating new plants. Succulents are pretty easy to root but it helps to have a little info to work from. I was discussing this with a friend who [...]

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Wordless Wednesday 4-13-11

April 13, 2011

Well, sort of wordless…. Wow, talk about hardy. These are planted along the sidewalk on the beach in front of the Hotel del Coronado! The colors are a stunning contrast against the sand.

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Wordless Wednesday

January 12, 2011

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Out with the old…..

December 30, 2010

To finish out the end of the year, here’s a selection of photos I took throughout the year. Happy New Year!

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It’s called a Strawberry Pot

December 17, 2010

…but I’m using these pots for succulents instead. Nine holes plus the top needed filling up. I’m being thrifty so I wandered around my garden and found lots of specimens that are perfect for this project. I have lots of succulents and was able to accumulate a good combination of colors and textures. The finished [...]

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Sunset Magazine inspires me – again!

December 15, 2010

I saw this in the December 2010 issue of Sunset and it is too good not to post. First of all, I love “before and after” scenarios, and secondly, this is SOOOOOO great! Found Space: 5 fresh ways to turn a bleak lawn and driveway into a lush, livable garden Muy inspirational!

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Succulent Wreaths

December 5, 2010

Last week there was a Succulent Wreath article in the Union-Tribune. Old news to the Crown Garden Club. We’ve been making succulent wreaths to sell for a few years. The garden club members collect succulent cuttings from their gardens, come together and create masterpieces. It’s labor intensive, requires a lot of cuttings, and takes time [...]

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