With Special Guest:
We planted our Succulent Gardens in pots as pictured here.
They were plastic, had drain holes (which we had a discussion about the importance of drain holes!) and super trendy!
What are succulents? By definition, succulent plants are drought-resistant plants in which the leaves, stem, or roots have become more than usually fleshy by the development of water-storing tissue. Able to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulent organs can get up to 90–95%! Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants because of their striking and unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively minimal care. Whatever the definition, we think they look COOL!
Renata did a fantastic job explaining so much more about succulents, and even gave us some good tips to keep them thriving. She answered lots of other gardening questions as well, before we took turns outside checking out her plant bus.
They were plastic, had drain holes (which we had a discussion about the importance of drain holes!) and super trendy!
What are succulents? By definition, succulent plants are drought-resistant plants in which the leaves, stem, or roots have become more than usually fleshy by the development of water-storing tissue. Able to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. The water content of some succulent organs can get up to 90–95%! Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants because of their striking and unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively minimal care. Whatever the definition, we think they look COOL!
Renata did a fantastic job explaining so much more about succulents, and even gave us some good tips to keep them thriving. She answered lots of other gardening questions as well, before we took turns outside checking out her plant bus.
Renata's Garden is a local business working to unearth the power of horticulture in the lives of others. She is a touring plant bus who is partnered with the Museum for this special event. We were so lucky to have her not only share her knowledge with us, but she also provided the plants as well! We loved getting to know her and got a better undstanding of her mission to plant the world with her beautiful green thumbs and equip those around her with the knowledge to do the same.
