Rainy-day winter garden
The weather may be dreary, but I like it. Cool (but not freezing) temps and a gentle rain give me a reason to get stuff done indoors while the quiet garden just soaks it all in.
The Moby spawn — Agave ovatifolia babies — are looking good. I’m bringing them indoors whenever there’s a chance of a freeze, just until I get them established.
Although it’s heavy, I bring this hanging dish of succulents indoors during our occasional freezes too.
It may be extra work, but I enjoy them all winter this way.
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That succulent fish looks amazing. You are right to protect it.
Dish!
I’m still chuckling over the “succulent fish” comment, Jenny. I was puzzling over it when your second comment came through. 🙂 —Pam
What a beautiful hanging basket. Love it! Wish it were mine.
Laura, thanks. The succulent mash-up is easy to do and grows quickly. This pot is a Hover Dish by Pot, Inc., which can be found at Redenta’s in Dallas or purchased online. —Pam
The Moby spawn look like they’re doing so good! 😀
So far so good! —Pam
My tiny Mobys are doing great. Can’t wait to be able to put them outside for more light. It has rained here every day for over a week. I should be happy it isn’t snow but it is so warm here that it feels like spring. I know it won’t last.
We’re all having unusual weather this winter, it seems. —Pam
I like the succulent fish/dish but think it is actually a bird. Or a plane? Or supersucculents? (Supersucks for short.)
Where will you find space for all the whale spawn?
Laughing over “supersucks”! 🙂
I’ll keep these 6 spawn in pots for a few years and eventually plant one or two in the ground. I’ll give the “spares” away, as I’ve done with most of the other potted-up bulbils. —Pam
Sweet little Mobys, all in a row. I’m enjoying the fun initiated by the “succulent fish”.
It’s raining here, too, and I love it! Because it’s not snow! Fifty-three degrees Fahrenheit, and the sun is even peaking out between showers. It’s such a relief after the weather we’ve been having.
I bet it is, Evan. It must feel like spring. —Pam
Maybe you could do a Moby baby map and see where his clones have got to : )
Wouldn’t that be fun? Perhaps I will. —Pam
I wish I would have followed your lead and brought in my circle pot- my succulents are mush. Time to replant.$$$$
I’m sorry, Heather. I lost a number of potted plants too, those too big to bring indoors. Ah well, now we have the fun of new plants! Succulents are easy to share in warmer weather, so look for a plant swap to save money! —Pam