Stacked Crassulas!
One of my favorite succulents is called Stacked Crassula. My sister-in-law, Ruth, gave me a one a few weeks ago, and I just repotted it. Stacked Crassula are very hardy and require very little care,...
View ArticleMak & Jill at The Abode – San Clemente
One of my new favorite places in town is a store called Mak & Jill at the Abode. Formerly Humble Abode, it’s located in a charming Spanish cottage right in the heart of downtown San Clemente. Each...
View ArticlePotted Succulents
Time to give a refresh to potted succulents past their prime. With the exception of the pink Speedwell ‘First Love’ perennials, all the other plants are cuttings or replants from other areas of the...
View ArticlePotting Bench from Pallets
Pallets! They really are are everywhere, just looking for a home! These nice pieces of wood usually end up in the trash, then on to landfills. But once you get looking for them, they are easy to find....
View ArticleSucculent Cafe – A Secret Garden
Succulent lovers, here’s an amazing place to stop on your way to San Diego – Succulent Cafe in Oceanside, CA. Have a cup of delicious locally roasted coffee, nosh a fresh baked pastry, cozy up in a...
View ArticleWaterwise Botanicals Fall Garden Party
Looking for something succulent to do this Friday and Saturday October 25-26, 2013? Join me at a Fall Garden Party at Waterwise Botanicals in Escondido, CA. This two day event features Debra Lee...
View ArticleSucculent Topped Pumpkins for Fall
I just got back from a wonderful two-day fall event at Waterwise Botanicals in Escondido, CA. If you are a succulent lover, visit them and you will feel like you died and went to heaven. There are...
View ArticleSucculents for the Wedding!
Maid of honor and bridesmaids with succulent bouquets. Wow, we just married off our youngest daughter and the wedding was amazing! Lots of wonderful little personal touches that made it intimate and...
View ArticleSucculent Wedding Centerpieces
We started prepping for my daughter’s wedding six months ahead of time by planting succulent cuttings. Here’s some photos of the reception tables, including something special we did called a “Heritage...
View ArticleBeautifully Tarnished
I’m not one to buy succulents because my yard is loaded with so many varieties! But I was really taken with the unique containers and succulents at the new Market at North Beach in #sanclemente...
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