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Debra Talks Succulents on KPBS News Radio
Debra’s interviews on KPBS radio news have been making the rounds on television and the Internet. Succulents are more popular than ever and—as Debra explains on-air—San Diego is taking the…
Read MoreSucculent Basics, Must-Do’s, FAQs, and Essentials for Success
Succulent Care Basics Frequently Asked Questions On This Page … Below are succulent basics, must-do’s and answers to FAQs – the essentials for growing succulents successfully. Click on a topic…
Read MorePrepare Your Succulents for Rainstorms
During rainy weather, succulents, which come from arid climates, may rot. Stems or trunks turn squishy and collapse. It may be possible to take cuttings from healthy top growth and…
Read MoreDIY Floral-Style Succulent Centerpiece
Learn About My Online Class! This lush and colorful succulent combo in a pedestal pot looks difficult, but it’s simple once you know how. With the help of the step-by-step…
Read MoreAbout Debra Lee Baldwin
About Debra Lee Baldwin Garden photojournalist and author “Queen of Succulents” Debra Lee Baldwin is the award-winning garden author and horticulturist credited with launching worldwide interest in succulents. Her three…
Read MoreNo-Water Succulents for Southern California Gardens
Certain readily available succulents not only get by on rainfall alone, they’ll grow in nutrient-poor soil and can handle searing sun and frost. No-water succulents for Southern California gardens…
Read MoreSucculent Wreath Tips and Ideas
Do you like the succulent wreath that my friend Denise made during a wreath party at my home? To create a similar one, you’ll need about 100 cuttings, a wire…
Read MoreThe Easy Way to Paint Watercolors
Is there really an easy way to paint watercolors? Yes, if you go straight to painting and don’t spend time laboriously drawing the image first. I learned the technique described…
Read MoreUse Colored Sand for Succulent Bouquets
I like to display bouquets of succulent rosettes in clear glass containers filled with layers of sand. Practical as well as pretty, the sand lends color and interest, and serves…
Read MoreMake a Succulent Wreath, Step-By-Step
Make a Succulent Wreath, Step-by-Step UPDATE: SEE THE COMMENTS if you’re using small rooted succulents. Succulent wreaths have been popular for decades. Follow these simple instructions to make a succulent…
Read MoreHoliday Decorating with Succulents
Holiday decorating with succulents This time of year, the succulent elves bundle up, go into the garden, and transform it into a holiday wonderland. Should I reward them with cocoa,…
Read MoreCold Weather Care for Outdoor Succulents, By Region
Cold Weather Care for Outdoor Succulents, By Region Should you be worried about your outdoor succulents in winter? It depends on where you live. It’s all about frost. The temperature…
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