Mastering Horticulture

  Fox Tail Agave (Agave attenuata)  If you are familiar with Agave attenuata , you are aware that they are beautiful plants to have...

Fig. 1      Aeonium haworthii 'Pinwheel'  Aeonium haworthii (Pinwheel) is a succulent species in the Crassulaceae family. ...

Kalanchoe panamemsis flowers:  dimpled heart-shaped pendants. Since I started painting, I have become more observant of the little de...

Hummingbirds are attracted to aloe vera flowers Hummingbirds love the flowers of succulents.  Alright, maybe they don't love the...

The Succulent Gardens  located in 2133 Elkhorn Rd, Castroville, California is a remarkable destination for any gardener.  It functions as a ...

Fig. 1  Guttation in Succulent Plant:  Leaf margins of  Aeonium 'Pinwheel' studded with xylem sap. Succulents are known fo...

Fig. 1    Woolly Rose ( Echeveria cristata 'Doris Taylor') flowers E very summer in my garden , the Echeveria cristata ...

The Bay Bridge We were in San Francisco last week visiting some of the horticultural points of interest at the Golden Gate Park....

Aloe spp. When planning for hot and dry condition planting, succulents are often among the top candidates because of their ability ...

Echeveria hybrid  'Neon Breakers' Echeveria hybrid 'Neon Breakers' has been added to my succulent collection this week...

Fig. 1    Aloe arborescens  (February 18, 2012 Pacific Grove, California) A. arborescens, also known as A. perfoliata var. arborescens i...

Fig. 1      Foxtail ferns ( Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers') are a common sight in my garden. One of my favorite container plants is...

Fig. 1  Mature plant communities at Filoli Gardens. G ardening is all about harnessing microclimate.  After so many years of studying, obse...