Hi, My name is Trish, and I'm obsessed with Semps, Sedums, and Echavarrias, and all other tender cacti

Thanks to your generosity last year, I learned quite a bit about these plants, killing more than I would like to admit to along the way. Now that I've figured out where the best places are, and those are thriving (see my blog post- there are lots more that look that good, and I keep telling them to "grow grow grow!"). Now, I *need* more. And still more after that Looking at living frames, and containers in every corner, and I'd do just about anything to find a fountain to fill in with them!!!!

So, where's your fav source for a good variety? I know Mountain Crest. Any good small sellers, or reputable ebayers you've used to get a "grab box?" I know I've got it bad when I'm even picking up whatever varieties the big W-M has There aren't any local nurseries around me that carry anything

Wild Ginger Farm (family owned) http://wildgingerfarm.com/
Youngs Garden Center (family owned) http://www.youngs-garden.com/
North Hills Nursery (family owned) http://www.northhillsnursery.c...
Perennial Obsession (family owned) http://perennialobsessions.com...
SMG http://www.squawmountaingarden...

Trish, when I get back home I can send you some. : )

Congratulations on your new addiction! I'd love to find a fountain to fill too. Checked out your blog and they're looking good!

Simply Succulents sends nice plants too.

Another great source.

Thanks I ordered a bunch of sedums and a couple of semps from smg succulants
Young Gardens wanted to do a review- so I'll be sharing what their plants look like too in an article!

I'm going to scope out the local places for some tender succulants and some more non-hardy specialty cacti in pots....
"Dave's" cactus bed is quickly getting an overhaul

Lynn-

Here you go Trish. We've all been happy with Young's Garden Center. The thread "Nursery: Youngs Garden Center" in Sempervivum forum

They are wonderful people to do business with.

Trish,

I am so encouraged that a gardener like yourself admits to killing a few semps etc. I look around at my
plantings and wonder if I will have any left come fall. I also wonder if this is the hobby for me as I cannot seem to keep them alive.

I do hope you got some additional plants from the wonderful people on this site and that you found an outlet or two for healthy plants.

I have decided to wait to buy anything more until I see if any of the ones I have survive. It is so tempting to just buy and buy but I am going to take it a little more slowly to insure I know what it takes to have them survive and thrive.

Did you find a fountain to plant?

Now that you have a new indoor life to nurture, Baby Boy, I suspect you do not have quite as much time to work on the other outdoor activities. Hope the summer finds you and yours all growing and thriving.

Marilyn,

I kill plants all the time All gardeners do, I think! There is always a new plant to be had or a new bed to be made, and all of that is trial and error. Dave and I have moved a LOT in our married life, and part of my gardening misadventures come from getting used to a new place. Our very hot summers stress out a lot of plants that I could easily grow in other climates. The Semps are somewhat frustrating for me because the need a good amount of sun, but not our full sun. Finding that right balance has been an ongoing experiment.

Several of our wonderful members generously offered to send me a box, but I did decline for the time. It is best for me to plant at the earliest time before the heat sets in. Plus, I didn't need to give Dave something else to baby while I take it easy for a bit!

I haven't yet found a fountain, but we're still keeping our eyes and ears open. I can't justify buying a new one (YET!) So many projects,so little time!

Traditionally, we take the dead of summer off from most gardening. It's our time to regroup, and plan for fall gardens and projects. I'm happy to postpone any weeding in favor of more snuggling this summer! Still planning, though! Our children garden with us from the beginning. When the weather cools back down, I'll be putting the baby in a carrier, and away we'll go!

Trish, let me know when the weather is right and you are ready. I can send you a big box of all different kinds.

Give all those little ones a hug from me.