See Josh Allen’s Rare Aloe & Cycad Nursery Near San Diego

[@QueenofSucculents]

Did you know that many of my videos have corresponding pages on my site? They offer a quick way to grab info you need (and learn more). Go to this one's article and gallery (in-ground rarities, all labeled): debraleebaldwin.com/succulent-destinations/rare-aloe-cycad-nursery-san-diego/

[@YeaBoyt]

Always glad when you post new videos. Keep them coming, Debra!

[@QueenofSucculents]

Thank you! I really enjoy making informal documentaries like this. Makes me happy that someone's out there wanting them!

[@greatnorthernexotic]

Josh's garden is one of my favourite - an otherworldy creation. 😍 Hugely inspiring for my own UK based arid / tropical garden.

[@QueenofSucculents]

How cool to get the perspective of a UK-based succulent enthusiast! Thanks for commenting.

[@igaudion973]

absolutely stunning!

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Awesome!! He has some amazing plants and hybrids! I've got a "few" plants from him haha

[@jennifredjones9295]

Thank you Deborah for letting us hear Josh’s story and see his creations. So refreshing! I live in the cold northern Midwest, but am fascinated by succulents and cactus. I have made numerous mini indoor succulent/ cactus gardens as a result of reading your beautiful books. Please keep doing what you’re doing!

[@QueenofSucculents]

This delights me, Jenni! Thank you!

[@coda93]

Josh has an incredible garden!! I have bought aloes and palm trees from Josh and they are all doing great in my garden.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Good to know! Thanks.

[@sannaericditsler4034]

Very interesting. Beautiful plants. Thank you for the video.

[@QueenofSucculents]

You’re very welcome! Thank you for the comment 😊

[@robertbrewer2190]

This site is beyond compare! A naturally formed giant boulder group enhanced with the spectacular plants! It should be a public garden someday!

[@QueenofSucculents]

I agree. I hope Josh has plans for a parking lot!

[@robertbrewer2190]

He will need a parking lot for all the business he is getting from his propagation!

[@QueenofSucculents]

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[@jennifredjones9295]

I liked the habit of the red ortholopha, and orange quartziticola.

[@terirachelsims8928]

Very interesting! Thank you for sharing. It's a good thing I don't live quite close or I'd be on my way tomorrow.

[@fishinthesea3454]

Thank you Debbie, Love from Desert Game Farm and Tented Lodge, Namibia. Please come visit! (Mrs Mike)

[@QueenofSucculents]

Gosh, I'd love to!

[@elisesaylors5155]

Love this video!

[@BritInvLvr]

I live in OC county and I need to make a point of visiting some of visiting this and other interesting nurseries.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Check out the list on my site: debraleebaldwin.com/san-diego-succulent-sources-and-destinations/

[@marisolresendiz-garcia573]

Dream profession!

[@shellyjene2066]

Nice video!!!

[@QueenofSucculents]

You are so kind

[@Landscapingservices818]

Amazing

[@QueenofSucculents]

What do you think? Is there a rarity that surprised you, or one you'd love to have? Tell us!

[@lizadams6227]

I would be interested to know if there are some smaller aloes that would work in containers. I’m in Rancho Bernardo and our summers are quite toasty.

[@QueenofSucculents]

Hi Liz, You're in luck, North San Diego is THE Mecca for ornamental small aloes perfect for containers. Oasis Water Efficient Gardens nursery in north Escondido has a great selection. Oasis is owned by Altman Plants, where one of the world's foremost Aloe hybridizers works: Kelly Griffin, who is known for, among other things, colorful, textural and intriguing dwarf aloe hybrids. www.oasis-plants.com @@lizadams6227

[@lizadams6227]

@@QueenofSucculents I shop there all the time! I think of Cassie as my personal shopper ☺️

[@pxn748]

I live in south Florida and love aloes, I have a few, but a lot just can't take the humidity here.

[@jomarielopez2229]

Ferox and aloes!

[@cactusgardener2060]

how does he keep bermuda grass and weeds away?

[@QueenofSucculents]

Maybe the same way I do...I apply a pre-emergent herbicide to bare soil before winter storms to stop weed seeds from germinating. One brand is Preen amzn.to/42PPj8k (affiliate link). Hey Josh, if you see this, would you reply?