Succulents Archives

From Desert to Doorstep: The Legacy of Edward Hummel

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. November 29, 1978 On this day, the gardening world bid farewell to Edward Hummel, a remarkable American plantsman and hybridizer whose green thumb left an indelible mark on the landscape of exotic horticulture.…

As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Stylish Succulent Designs by Jessica Cain This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is And Other Botanical Crafts. Ah, succulents! These hardy, resilient plants, with their plump leaves and vibrant colors, are a gardener’s dream. They require minimal care yet offer a world of creative possibilities.…