After this years extreme drought in both California and Texas ~ I'm thinking of putting in a few succulents. These two images were taken in Montecito when I was out for a walk one day.
Botanik in Summerland, CA is a great place to find beautiful succulents ~ like the one below......................................
I took these next images at Seaside Gardens. It is a lovely place to stroll around. Four acres of really beautiful gardens, a nursery and gift shop. 
Mountain Aloe..............................
Fan Aloe..............................
Another favorite garden that I frequent is the garden surrounding the Carmel Mission. This last image of Aloe was taken there. Photography by: Ryannan Bryer de Hickman
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