The making of a succulent garden

It's a succulent kind of day. I'm meeting with my friends Matt and Sarah tomorrow for a floral consultation. They are getting married next fall and LOVE succulents. Coincidentally an order came into the shop today for a succulent garden for delivery! I heart succulents. They are hearty, native, and only require a little bit of water. Here's some pics of the garden I made this afternoon...

An alternative to mums

I heart succulents. They have so much texture and personality. What a great alternative to a mum plant for fall. Rich greens, browns and eggplant tones offer up the warm colors we all love at this time of year. Succulents are also so resilient! A side story for you...My father-in-law has them growing like weeds in his yard. Last year I had him clip some and bring them up for me to use in a wedding. Not only did they look great after a days worth of travel but I planted the stubby stems that were left and a year later I have my own succulent garden. It's the gift that keeps on giving.