Thank you for growing with us this past year—here’s to a flourishing 2024!
As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! Your continued support has meant so much to me, and I am deeply grateful for each and every one of you.
A special thank-you goes out to those who take the time to send kind words of encouragement. Even though I may not always have time to respond, please know that your messages brighten my day and keep me inspired. Your thoughtfulness reminds me of how fortunate I am to have such a wonderful community.
This winter, I’ll be taking a short break from sales and shipping to focus on greenhouse maintenance and preparing for the year ahead. It’s also the time of year when cold temperatures make shipping plants a bit tricky, and I want to ensure they arrive to you safe and healthy. Sales will resume around March 1st, just in time for the promise of spring!
Winter can be a precarious time for some succulents, so I thought I’d share a few care tips. For Haworthia, I generally keep them on the dry side during the colder months to prevent leaf rot. In fact, I usually don’t water them at all during December and January, except for young seedlings. It’s also normal for Haworthia to lose their vibrant colors this time of year, but don’t worry—those colors will return as sunlight increases in the spring.
As for Euphorbia francoisii, those kept in the cool greenhouse also stay dry for winter, but the ones I keep indoors receive light watering every two to three weeks. Be mindful of powdery mildew on Euphorbia during this season. I recommend keeping a spray bottle of alcohol handy to spot-treat any mildew that appears. Fungicides containing neem or sulfur (I like the Safer brand) can also be effective. Finally, for those of you who purchased the Stomaticia hybrids I started offering this year, I’ve found they appreciate some watering during the winter months, so don’t let them dry out completely.
Growing and appreciating plants has always felt like more than just a hobby to me—it feels like an innate connection to something deeper. There’s something profoundly spiritual about nurturing life and witnessing beauty emerge from the earth. Plants have a way of grounding us, offering peace and joy in a chaotic world. It brings me so much happiness to share this beauty with others and to know that the plants I’ve grown may bring even a small bit of that fulfillment into your homes and lives.
Thank you again for being part of this journey with me. I wish you and your loved ones warmth, joy, and plenty of moments to cherish this holiday season. Let’s look forward to a bright and beautiful new year ahead!
