And The Winner of the “Succulent Container Gardens” Book Is….

I bet you ’re enquire who won Debra Lee Baldwin ’s Succulent Container Gardens al-Qur’an . If you did n’t seemy reviewon April 19 , I offered a liberal transcript just for leaving a gossip at the end of the web log post . From the 75 people who were kind enough to leap into the game , Seattle nurseryman Angela Davis , number eight , was randomly selected . I contacted a thrilled Angela and asked for a few words and photograph . It seems she ’s pretty unexampled to the lush earth .

“ Early on , I did n’t like succulents at all ” tell Angela . “ For me , it all jump in 2007 when I saw genus Aeonium featured in a garden that was on the Woodinville Garden Club garden tour . The possessor told us he keep them outside all class ( yeah right ) . I got my first aeonium a duet week after – it did n’t last through the winter . ”

If you are not sanctify with a balmy , dry clime that piddle grow succulents a cinch , the controlled , portable environs of a bright glazed pot or rusty old pail might be the way to go .

“ We get a great deal of rain , so I ’m now experimenting by imbed my two new American aloe ( Blue Steel & Jaws ) in a mix of gravel , drain rock , and soil to keep the plant roots from staying wet . I especially care succulents in my back curtilage since my two Silkie hens and rooster leave them alone . ”

Though Angela is finding her means , it ’s pretty unclouded that she ’s candid to expanding her earth , writing ,

“ Since succulent are a Modern passion , I would LOVE help and advice of any kind . ”

Well , Angela , your wish is my command . I sent your east - ring armor to Debra and she offers this customized advice for growing succulents in less - than - perfect succulent territorial dominion ( Angela ’s gardening mood is USDA 8a / Sunset zona 4).I hope you do n’t mind having the rest period of my readers glance over your berm .

Debra write :

Finding out that you are the winner is like coming full circle for me . Three yr ago while talk at the Portland Yard , Garden and Patio Show , I contribute my first introduction on my first al-Qur’an , design with Succulents ( Timber Press , 2007 ) . Since Portland ’s below - freezing winters and showery clime are not ideal for the absolute majority of succulents , I emphasized container cultivation , because anyone , anywhere can grow succulent in containers .

So , right out of the hop-picker , I bring in a pauperization for a second book on succulents : Succulent Container Gardens . A few key condition …

SelectionSucculents that will make it , if grown in well - draining dirt , include rock garden plant such as stonecrops ( Sedum sp . ) , hen - and - dame ( Sempervivum sp . ) and ground cover ( Drosanthemum sp . ) . Certain types of cactus ( Opuntia sp . , Echinocereus sp . ) , agaves ( notably Agave parryi ) , and Aloe striatula also are cold - sturdy .

SourcesOne of my pet nurseries in the Pacific Northwest is Cistus , owned by one of the country ’s most versed horticulturist , Sean Hogan . I also advocate Kara Nursery . And anything can be ordered from Internet post - rescript baby’s room — simply Google the name of the plant .

ExpertiseRegardless of where you live , there ’s potential a chapter of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America in your area . They ’re your right source of info on what succulents will thrive outdoors year - rotund , as well as how to turn those that are more challenging .

Local SupportIn Seattle , the Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society of Washington State fulfill the third Sunday of each month at the Center for Urban Horticulture on the University of Washington campus .

More InfoConsult the leaning of cold - hardy succulent on page 241 of Succulent Container Gardens .

So , Angela , have us know how you and your succulent appeal are doing . I go for the record gives you inspiration and perceptivity , and that your experiment with hen - and - bird does n’t confuse your hen and rooster .

Even More Information : Angela ’s garden exploits can be seen at her delightful blog , Gardening In My Rubber Boots

you could read whatDebra Lee Baldwinis up to at her blog . See if she ’ll be speaking in your region shortly !

If you live near Angela , you may find the Cascade Cactus & Succulent Societyhere .

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