There’s a love affair happening between gardeners and succulents. These fat little juicy plants appeal to almost everyone. Children of all ages (including grown ones) want to squeeze and play with their little chubby leaves or “pet” their fuzzy foliage. The sensational popularity of succulents in the last few years has almost exceeded the production! Garden centers sometimes struggle to keep a good variety on hand because they go out the door quickly. I know when I go to garden centers and plant sales I frequently bring home some new varieties to add to my collection and propagate. Even though these plants are playfully attractive, they can also be combined in dramatic, formal arrangements. Their myriad foliage patterns and colors allow designers the opportunity to use them artistically in tapestries, collages and sculptures. Their durability and tolerance of less-than-ideal growing conditions make succulents the perfect medium to create living, growing art ...
