A happy '16 to you all. This is a going to be a hectic one for me as the Sempervivum book is due to the publisher on December 1st. I have gotten 77 pages (about 1/4 of the book) written right now and hope to crank out a good bit more this winter. Today is NOT gardening weather in Salem. We had a dusting of snow here in Salem near the river but I'm betting hills got much more. People have already sent or promised me photos for the book too so it should be highly illustrated, including over 200 photos of cultivars.
Just had news from Toby Lander that several of the Vaughn hybrids, including 'Red Hot Chili', 'Polly Bishop', 'Borscht' and 'Sandi Lu' will be offered for sale in '16. Seems amazing that all of these that were born in Oregon since moving here are already on the market. 'Red Hot Chili' IS a small one Bev! I know you don't want the ultra-big!
Yesterday it was sunny and I walked around the yard. The seedlings that were rowed out last spring look marvelous. There are definitely some breaks in colors including one that is really blue NOW. Most of the blues don't develop much blue until summer so that is a definite break. Anyway it will be exciting for everyone at the clinic to go through these.
Speaking of the clinic, Lynn and I are starting to organize the other events around the day. Sebright Nursery will be one that you won't want to miss. The plantings there blew Greg away!
Kevin
