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Sep 1, 2017 3:31 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Melissa Hopper
St. Helens, Or (Zone 8a)
Semp addict horse junky dog flunky
Garden Photography Critters Allowed Dog Lover Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Region: Oregon
Sempervivums Enjoys or suffers cold winters
I am new here and so far really enjoying myself. Nice to find a bunch of other semp lovers.

Currently I have 51 different named varieties and 2 NOIDS and I was wondering if that is a lot and how many the rest of you have.
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Sep 1, 2017 4:36 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
I may be the opposite of you, Melissa. Not sure on the numbers, but I think I have more than 51 NOids and probably the smallest number of cultivars of the whole PNW semp-loving group. My numbers will change as we approach the end of the year and the seasons definitely take their toll. Of course there's also shopping to be done before the end of the year too...

I also think "a lot" or "a little" are relative terms. I used to think I had too many when maintenance and making labels for all the named specimens became overwhelming tasks. And there are some people here that have almost a thousand cultivars. Do you think that would be considered "a lot"?
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Sep 2, 2017 5:30 AM CST
Name: Michael
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Sempervivums Hybridizer Container Gardener Cactus and Succulents Region: Europe Garden Ideas: Level 1
I currently have about 180 semps in my collection, about half of them being NOIDs, then about 25 selected seedlings started either this or last year, and 2000 of this year's seedlings and 1000+ spares (the latter do not really count...). I'm currently not planning on expanding my collection. I prefer to save the space for next year's seedlings. Last year's non-selected seedlings just found a new home in Italy.

My collection is big enough to find something worth capturing in a photo every time I get out with my camera, but small enough to fit our balcony.

Still it is tiny compared to Martin Haberer's collection where most of my named varieties are coming from. He has more than 3000 named
varieties in his collection and Andre Smits in Belgium is supposed to have more than double that amount.

Below I reposted some photos of Martin's collection.

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Sep 2, 2017 9:10 AM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
Hydrangeas Photo Contest Winner 2018 Garden Photography Region: Pacific Northwest Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Forum moderator
Plant Database Moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Sempervivums Container Gardener Foliage Fan
Not sure how many I have but I too love to photograph when walking the garden. Seems like there is always something worthy of a picture.
Michael, how does Martin have his semps categorized? Amazing alll in 4 inch pots.
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Sep 2, 2017 9:53 AM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Amazing seeing Martin's collection...Thanks for sharing that, Michael. I can see why Kevin says there's no football size semps as it looks like space can be an issue over there.
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Sep 2, 2017 11:48 AM CST
Name: Michael
Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Sempervivums Hybridizer Container Gardener Cactus and Succulents Region: Europe Garden Ideas: Level 1
He keeps named varieties in alphabetical order. Natural species are kept in groups also in alphabetical order. Heuffs and rollers are kept separately. Being kept in 4" pots for years many cultivars are smaller than they could be. Martin does not keep any of his semp in the ground although his collection "just" occupies half his garden.
The size of his semps is not that important to him.
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Sep 2, 2017 1:47 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Melissa Hopper
St. Helens, Or (Zone 8a)
Semp addict horse junky dog flunky
Garden Photography Critters Allowed Dog Lover Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Region: Oregon
Sempervivums Enjoys or suffers cold winters
webesemps said:I may be the opposite of you, Melissa. Not sure on the numbers, but I think I have more than 51 NOids and probably the smallest number of cultivars of the whole PNW semp-loving group. My numbers will change as we approach the end of the year and the seasons definitely take their toll. Of course there's also shopping to be done before the end of the year too...

I also think "a lot" or "a little" are relative terms. I used to think I had too many when maintenance and making labels for all the named specimens became overwhelming tasks. And there are some people here that have almost a thousand cultivars. Do you think that would be considered "a lot"?


Yeah, I think I would probably consider 1,000 or more a lot. But I guess it is all a matter of your perspective.

That is a lot of plants to take care of,
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Sep 2, 2017 1:49 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Melissa Hopper
St. Helens, Or (Zone 8a)
Semp addict horse junky dog flunky
Garden Photography Critters Allowed Dog Lover Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Region: Oregon
Sempervivums Enjoys or suffers cold winters
parttimegardener said:I currently have about 180 semps in my collection, about half of them being NOIDs, then about 25 selected seedlings started either this or last year, and 2000 of this year's seedlings and 1000+ spares (the latter do not really count...). I'm currently not planning on expanding my collection. I prefer to save the space for next year's seedlings. Last year's non-selected seedlings just found a new home in Italy.

My collection is big enough to find something worth capturing in a photo every time I get out with my camera, but small enough to fit our balcony.

Still it is tiny compared to Martin Haberer's collection where most of my named varieties are coming from. He has more than 3000 named
varieties in his collection and Andre Smits in Belgium is supposed to have more than double that amount.

Below I reposted some photos of Martin's collection.

Thumb of 2016-05-02/parttimegardener/d4e197 Thumb of 2016-05-02/parttimegardener/812066


OK, that fills my definiation a "LOT".

Glad to see I am not the only person that is constantly photographing my plants. I go out and start shooting and take a long a clip board and write down the name in the order I take the shots so when I download them I actually know which photo is which.

And I have to admit that one of my favorite things is to just fool around with my semps. Pulling off dead leaves, planting babies, watering, etc.
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Sep 2, 2017 3:17 PM CST
Name: Greg Colucci
Seattle WA (Zone 8b)
Sempervivums Sedums Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Cactus and Succulents Container Gardener Garden Ideas: Level 1
Garden Art Birds Dog Lover Cat Lover Region: Pacific Northwest Hummingbirder
Looks great and yes they're easy to photograph, always something interesting!!
When keeping these in pots it is so important to find the right potting mix combo for your specific location!!
Plus I don't water everyday so in pots in the summer they dry out, I decided using windowboxes was the thing for me, gives them extra soil so takes longer to dry out!
I tip my hat to you.
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Sep 2, 2017 3:25 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Melissa Hopper
St. Helens, Or (Zone 8a)
Semp addict horse junky dog flunky
Garden Photography Critters Allowed Dog Lover Keeps Horses Hummingbirder Region: Oregon
Sempervivums Enjoys or suffers cold winters
I have been using Miracle Grow Moisture Control and they seem to like it.

I don't water them daily. Maybe give them a light sprinkle every 4 days or so when it is stinking hot.

I can usually tell by looking at them when they need a drink. They start to just sort of shrivel up. Looks pretty sad.

But not as bad as when they get too much water and rot. Gross.
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Oct 12, 2017 6:12 PM CST
Name: Kate
NEKingdom of Vermont (Zone 3a)
www.LabourofLoveLandscaping.com
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Sempervivums Garden Ideas: Level 1 Plant and/or Seed Trader Tropicals
How many?? More than any sane person needs Hilarious!
Seriously, about 150 named varieties and a half dozen NOids. All growing in the ground in raised beds.
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Kate Kennedy Butler
Glover, Vermont

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Oct 12, 2017 7:28 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Kate, your garden still looks as lovely as ever! Lovey dubby
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Oct 12, 2017 7:59 PM CST
Name: Tim Stoehr
Canby, Oregon (Zone 8b)
Butterflies Sempervivums Region: Pacific Northwest Vegetable Grower Cactus and Succulents Sedums
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webesemps said:Kate, your garden still looks as lovely as ever! Lovey dubby


Agreed. That is still the most impressive semp garden picture I recall ever seeing in this forum.
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Oct 13, 2017 7:04 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
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I love you beds Kate. Are they covered up by now? Or haven't the leaves begun to fall yet?

I also love Tim's riverbed semp garden. I find it very appealing and zen like. Lovey dubby

I have been cutting down on cultivars this year, so now only have about 680 something. All in raised cement block beds, 23 of them.
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Oct 13, 2017 7:22 PM CST
Name: Kate
NEKingdom of Vermont (Zone 3a)
www.LabourofLoveLandscaping.com
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Sempervivums Garden Ideas: Level 1 Plant and/or Seed Trader Tropicals
valleylynn said:I love you beds Kate. Are they covered up by now? Or haven't the leaves begun to fall yet?

I also love Tim's riverbed semp garden. I find it very appealing and zen like. Lovey dubby

I have been cutting down on cultivars this year, so now only have about 680 something. All in raised cement block beds, 23 of them.
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Thanks, everyone. I no longer have to cover my beds (HOORAY!!) because I took down the monstrous black locust that caused all the leaf/seed/stem problems. It was separating (they are notorious for having multiple 'stems') and this one had 5 co-dominant trunks that made a single, 4' diameter trunk. I could see air through it and knew it was time for it to go -- before it came down in a storm and took out powerlines, raised beds, part of my house ... you get the idea. My life is significantly easier without all the moving of signage and covering of all the beds in the Fall: then reversing the process in the Spring.

I know I live far off the beaten path for most of us semp freaks, but all are welcome to visit anytime the urge overcomes the logistics of a long drive. AND, I have 5 guestrooms.

And, a question. I have a 30 second video I'd like to post, but have not been able to. Are videos not allowed?
Kate Kennedy Butler
Glover, Vermont

life without music would be a mistake Nietzsche
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Oct 13, 2017 7:52 PM CST
Moderator
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
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You can post a link to the video. If you have it on Facebook or Youtube. Can't wait to see it.

It would sure be great if you came to the clinic next spring. Hurray!
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Oct 13, 2017 7:54 PM CST
Name: Tim Stoehr
Canby, Oregon (Zone 8b)
Butterflies Sempervivums Region: Pacific Northwest Vegetable Grower Cactus and Succulents Sedums
Bee Lover Region: Oregon Dragonflies Keeper of Poultry Cat Lover Composter
valleylynn said:I love you beds Kate. Are they covered up by now? Or haven't the leaves begun to fall yet?

I also love Tim's riverbed semp garden. I find it very appealing and zen like. Lovey dubby

I have been cutting down on cultivars this year, so now only have about 680 something. All in raised cement block beds, 23 of them.
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Cutting down to 680 cultivars? Blinking Man, I guess my 172 is small potatoes. I've been culling out a few myself, although my Agave count is increasing. I went to "Little Baja" today and bought some big terra-cotta pots. Now I'll spend the cold months dreaming of new Agaves to fill those pots. I may have to invest in a hand-truck to move them into the garage in the winter. *Blush*
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Oct 13, 2017 8:01 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Tim, I was hoping you would post one of your photos of the riverbed. I so love that riverbed of semps, sedum and agave.
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Oct 13, 2017 8:14 PM CST
Name: Bev
Salem OR (Zone 8a)
Container Gardener Foliage Fan Sempervivums Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Garden Ideas: Master Level
Just 23 beds, Lynn?

Very nice of you to extend the invitation, Kate...I mentioned your zone 3a to my hubby and he went "Ohhh...
Congrats on getting rid of that old black Locust Tree nodding
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Oct 13, 2017 8:36 PM CST
Name: Tim Stoehr
Canby, Oregon (Zone 8b)
Butterflies Sempervivums Region: Pacific Northwest Vegetable Grower Cactus and Succulents Sedums
Bee Lover Region: Oregon Dragonflies Keeper of Poultry Cat Lover Composter
valleylynn said:Tim, I was hoping you would post one of your photos of the riverbed. I so love that riverbed of semps, sedum and agave.


It may be an actual riverbed before long. Massive cold showers pouring down the last few days, and a tornado touched down just 2 miles from here. I'm sure you're getting much the same. It's getting close to that time of year where I put the camera down and pull the rocking chair up to the fireplace, and have a few sips. Just a few, mind you.
BTW... do any of you Oregon folks shop for pots here: http://www.little-baja.com/
I've been driving by it for years and never actually dropped in until today. I was lucky to get out before draining my retirement funds.

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