That’s what Harnek Singh, a longtime gardener at Wave Hill in New York City, has been thinking about and experimenting with lately to some pretty stunning effect. It helps if you have a spare garden area to experiment in like they do at Wave Hill, where what’s called the Paisley Bed (because it’s shaped like a giant paisley) is planted in a whole new theme each year.
This year, until sometime in October, it’s all about succulents, and the design includes many of the plants in the cacti and succulents collection that Harnek cares for in Wave Hill’s conservatory, just one part of his overall horticultural role there. He recommended some favorite succulents for indoors and outdoors, and gave us some tips on how to grow them and use them (like why even the houseplant types need some outdoor time each year!), and even which ones are easy to propagate more of.
Read along as you listen to the July 17, 2023 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).
versatile succulents, with harnek singhMargaret Roach: Welcome, Harnek. Thanks for joining me today on this summery day in the garden.
Harnek Singh: Hi, Margaret. Well, thank you for having me on this show. I think it’s nice that I’m getting a little break from gardening. It’s hot [laughter].
Margaret: I know it’s hot there today, while we’re recording.
Harnek: I’m delighted.
Margaret: The Paisley
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