Otherworldly trees and rocks at Joshua Tree National Park
Seeing the quirky Joshua trees, alien-looking rocks, and teddy-bear cholla cacti at otherworldly Joshua Tree National Park.… Read More
Cactus bloom for my garden class
By 9 am, when my first visitors arrived, the garden was sparkling (if a little damp), and the cactus, succulents, and woody lilies throughout the garden responded to the downpour by bursting into colorful bloom.… Read More
Succulent Native opens new shop on N Lamar
Are you a plant parent, or proud owner of plant pets in Austin? If so, you probably already know about Succulent Native, an adorable succulent and houseplant boutique that also sells cacti-themed housewares and hosts potting parties. Originally peddling plants from a mobile cart downtown and then out of a brick-and-mortar shop on E. 5th Street, the owner has just opened a second store on North Lamar Boulevard. … Read More
Spiky garden of Matt Shreves
December 10, 2017 Six months ago I visited the spikylicious garden of Matt Shreves, an Austin gardener I met on Instagram (see his Instagram page at OG_Agave). Last month, he kindly invited the Austin blogger group over (or maybe we … Read More
Agave and cactus splendor in the garden of Matt Shreves
May 16, 2017 For Foliage Follow-Up this month, I’m taking you on a tour of Matt Shreves’s garden near Lake Travis. A succulent and cactus lover (check out his spikealicious Instagram page), Matt has turned an ordinary yard into a … Read More
Visit to Lotusland, part 5: Cactus Garden
June 09, 2013 Just before closing at Santa Barbara’s Lotusland, we explored the Cactus Garden, which I found even more fascinating than I expected. Despite what outsiders may imagine my home state of Texas to be like, this isn’t it. … Read More