Since I've been sitting around for the last few months, I have noticed that I don't have a decent book on succulents,the small rockery type things. leaning more to the seedum and hen & chicks. Kalanchoe, aloe, and the big stuff is not really of interest. Does anyone have any good ideas? barb
Haven't read it but suspect this one is probably pretty good. http://www.timberpress.com/books/isbn.cfm/9781580177009/hardy_succulents/kelaidis
Funny, Barbara! Before reading Ron's suggestion, that was the SAME book that came to my mind. :) (Hardy Succulents) I recently purchased it, so haven't had a chance to read it yet. I did peruse it quickly. It has a section on Sempervivum (hen and chicks), as well as one on Sedum. It has many other cacti & succulent plants in it...but all are geared toward being tough plants for many climates. The photography by Saxon Holt is GORGEOUS (one reason I bought it) & I've read that Gwen Kelaidis is a fine author. The jacket cover states she "is one of the foremost experts on rock gardening in the United States". Actually, this is probably a better book for your climate than for mine. :)
