by Jen Greene | Mar 15, 2022 | Succulents
Originally printed in the February edition of the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society newsletter. Easy San Diego Growers The genus Stapelia hails mainly from South Africa, as many of our favorite succulent species do. They’re generally low-growing, spineless, and... 
by Jen Greene | Jan 12, 2022 | Echeveria, Succulents
A recent project I wrapped up just in time for winter rains was the addition of this stone alligator to our front courtyard area. After a trip to Mexico for my brother’s wedding, we picked this up on our drive home. I didn’t have a plan for it, just a... 
by Jen Greene | Jan 5, 2022 | Cacti, Succulents, Tropical Plants
New year, new projects! After a short hiatus for the holidays and unusual weather for San Diego, we’ve been busy over in our little garden corner! The weather was the most draining part of the month. We had nearly 4″ of rain over the course of 8 days,... by Jen Greene | Dec 8, 2021 | Echeveria, Succulents
The beautiful Echeveria agavoides was the first succulent that really sucked me in to learning about the types and cultivars out there for some species and hybrids. They’re generally quite easy to grow, quite forgiving, and can show some gorgeous coloration... 
by Jen Greene | Nov 17, 2021 | Cacti, Succulents
After nearly two years of COVID lockdowns and social distancing, I finally made it back out to our cactus club meeting! I’m a happy member of the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society, and have a seat on the board of directors. The club is massive, and our... by Jen Greene | Nov 10, 2021 | Aloes
The Book Aloe is an uncommon species that is extremely striking as a juvenile, but seldom recognized in its adult form. I discovered the species during the COVID lockdowns in 2020, and picked up a handful to grow up and eventually use as landscape aloes (and also to... 