blog post for October 20, 2021
Living off the hill
We are settling in very nicely in the city of Murrieta Ca. We do miss our goats and our chickens but we know that they are happy in their familiar surroundings with loving caretakers. That takes a bit of the sting out of it. I visited them several times for hoof trimming lessons and I could tell that they were in very good hands.
With the change in the weather here in Murrieta, I am now able to grow things that I haven't in 20 years or so. One of my favorite things to grow is succulents but with the harsh winters we had, I completely gave up on them. Well I am happy to say that I am back at it with these forgiving, interesting and hardy plants. It doesn't take them long to settle in and expand in the proper environment. I found a great spot to purchase succulents of all kinds. I also reached out to a few folks that I knew who have some interesting specimens and they generously gave me cuttings to help start my new adventure.
Succulents come in all shapes , sizes , textures and colors. They don't need much if any soil and can be nestled together to add interest to any garden. Their low water requirements make them the perfect plant for today's water woes here in California. They are happy in doors with proper light as well as out doors. Some varieties flower beautifully and the variety in the foliage is unmatched in any other plant species. Succulents can be used to make beautiful and artistic decorations and are only limited by the creators imagination. If you can imagine it, the succulent will conform to your will. practically anything can be used as a vessel for succulents. the possibilities are endless.