Growing up, my parents would have an aloe vera plant just outside of our backyard door. My siblings, parents, and I would break parts of the plant off if we ended up with burns, cuts, and … [Read more...]
Desert Rose: Echeveria Varieties
When I first got into gardening, I wasn't too interested in succulents, since they all looked the same to me. Here in California, succulents come in a great variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Since … [Read more...]
How to: Seashell Succulents Planter
I love living by the ocean and the availability of beach décor all over the place. While roaming around Pinterest awhile ago I saw a picture of a beautiful seashell filled with succulents and had to … [Read more...]
An Urban Oasis-Types of Succulent Plants
I never thought much about types of succulent plants while growing up, since they all seemed ugly and sharp, from what I remember. I've noticed that many people include these desert plants in their … [Read more...]
The Best Kalanchoe Care for Your Plants
I love the diversity and beauty of hardy desert plants that are available to gardeners in California. One of these plants that keep showing up in my little garden are kalanchoes. Since I have several … [Read more...]