lunes, 19 de junio de 2017

I’m Horticulturist of the Year! Amazing tips

 

Above: I react to learning that a pair of Felco pruners is a traditional gift for honorees. San Diego Horticultural Society past president Susi Torre-Bueno, center, gave the introduction, and SDHS president Jim Bishop is at right. The event took place at the Flower & Garden Show of the San Diego County Fair. Photo: Hannah Eubanks

Recently I was honored by the San Diego Horticultural Society (SDHS) as their Horticulturist of the Year—a lifetime achievement award.  I knew the evening would be a blur, so I asked Laura Eubanks’ daughter Hannah to take photos and videorecord the speeches. I’m so glad I did!

I’ve since released two YouTube videos for those of you who would like to share (or re-experience) the festivities.

PART ONE is SDHS past-president Susi Torre-Bueno’s gracious introduction and informed perspective on the popularity of succulents.

PART TWO is my acceptance speech, in which I say a couple of times, “You may not know this, but…”

So, are you curious? Then settle in and be entertained and perhaps a little surprised. (Hint: My husband certainly was!)

 

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sábado, 17 de junio de 2017

Outdoor Succulent Garden with Cold Hardy Succulents Great Tips

An outdoor succulent garden isn’t just for warm climates! See what you can do in four season climates with succulents in the ground. While there are plenty of gorgeous succulent gardens in sunny southern California, it’s harder to come by outdoor succulent gardens in four season climates, like Utah. But… You can have a gorgeous […]

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jueves, 1 de junio de 2017

How Three Designers Express Their Love of Succulents Amazing tips

I’m pleased to share with you three artist-designers whose work delights me. Dyana sells in art galleries; Mike hosts in-studio workshops; and Tari has a bright new Ebay store. See if you don’t agree: Each celebrates succulents in fun, appealing and creative ways.

Tari Colbry of Reclaim-It 

No two of Tari Colbry’s succulent-planted squares are exactly alike, yet each showcases the geometry of succulents. Made from inch-thick squares of reclaimed wood, moss and wire, they serve as versatile, reasonably-priced gifts, party favors and outdoor decor.

 Tari’s squares are great for small spaces—I have six on my deck—atop tables and in multiples on walls. Spritz the moss every few days (depending on the weather) and keep them in bright shade or dappled sun. Tari also makes lovely wreaths and hanging succulent balls. Visit her new shop.

Dyana Hesson, botanical artist

Arizona artist Dyana Hesson‘s paintings of succulents are colorful, detailed and realistic; her style, sophisticated and skillful. The luminosity with which Dyana conveys the soul of a succulent results from thinly applied, layered, and blended oils.

Painting, she says, gives her a way to express aspects of the natural world that she’s unable to do via photography alone. Visit Dyana’s website.

Mike Pyle, Hunt Collective Ltd. 

In his Orange County design studio, Mike Pyle repurposes pallets into furniture, wall art, succulent planters, and more. Mike often will craft ten or so similar containers, then host a workshop during which attendees plant one to take home, enjoy a fun social event, and learn about succulents.

Mike also sells mail-order AND is a talented garden designer. In fact, a photo of his studio garden graces the cover of the second edition of Designing with Succulents. Visit Mike’s website.

Do you have a favorite succulent artist? Send me a link!

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