Crazy for Cacti! August 4, 2013Many people ask me, what is the difference between a cactus and a succulent? All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Cacti are new world plants, meaning...
Mission Canyon Project - Santa Barbara - 2011 April 18, 2013This project was a response to some very specific needs. My clients had lost their house and most of their landscaping in the Jesusitas Fire in Santa Barbara in May...
At Succulent Gardens, We Bring You The World March 1, 2013My production crew spent a week planting the globe. The cuttings were prepared the previous week. I used the small blow up globe, shown in the background, to mark which...
From Seed to Spectacular: Succulent Production at the Growing Grounds February 8, 2013Succulent propagation isn't all about cuttings! We actually grow several varieties of succulents from seed collected from our plants here at the nursery. Here's a peek behind the production at...
Succulent Extravaganza 2012! August 23, 2012Succulent Extravaganza is almost here and we have a fantastic schedule of events lined up for you! From nursery tours to stellar seminars to demonstration tables and the fabulous free...
Floral Bouquets with Succulent Foliage and Flowers: Bouquets that grow into beautiful plants July 24, 2012While incorporating succulents into bouquets might be trendy now, this tradition has a long history. I was recently invited to participate in a jointly sponsored program of the Garden Conservancy...
