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| AUTHOR LOCAL READ Succulents Love the Central Coast BY BRIAN SCHWARTZ I’ve often felt succulents are the ideal role models. Stress makes them more resilient, but too much water can kill them. These remarkable plants take just enough to thrive. I had a conversation with local author Gabriel Frank to learn more about how his new book came about and what he hopes readers will gain from it. For those curious, once receiving the contract from Ten Speed Press, it took Frank three more years to finish “Striking Succulent Gardens,” a project he initially expected to complete in a year. A talent scout at Ten Speed Press sought out Frank because of his vast depth of knowledge on a topic they knew had a market. He was ready to quit halfway through but persisted by scheduling three hours twice a week to finish it. Frank wanted to publish a book to address common misperceptions about succulents and give readers a reliable resource to turn to for answers. He shares that “succulents are an easy plant to work with, but largely misunderstood.” One common misperception is that you can’t kill a succulent. But “people often kill succulents with kindness,” which Frank explained, translates to giving them too much water. Before you give them water, take a close look at their stems (leaves). They should be plump (since this is where they store most of their water). A succulent is parched for water when it looks dehydrated … when you see crinkles and creases, it’s time to give ‘em a little love. The change in color you’ll sometimes see is a good thing as the stress they endure is, as Frank puts it, “a beautiful part of their life cycle.” Succulents are the ideal species for climate change. Highly adaptable plants, learning to live on less water, and sustain more heat. Frank shares, “Having a succulent garden is like having your own on-site nursery.” At clubs like The Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Society, members bring succulent clippings to share with each other. The Central Coast is home to an abundance of succulents at every turn, many of which are showcased in Frank’s book. You can also take a road trip to Lotusland in Montecito to see some amazing varieties of rare succulents you won’t find elsewhere. So, if you want to write a book, block out time on your calendar to get it done. Expect it’ll take far longer than you think. If you want to bring more nature into your environment, the ease of succulents is hard to beat. Because they require less water and can handle hotter temperatures, succulents are climate change friendly. For those too busy to maintain a garden, succulents are mostly self-sufficient and extremely low maintenance. In addition to being an author, Frank is also the owner of Gardens by Gabriel. He’s a spirited advocate for all things green and growing. When not landscaping for others, he can be found cultivating his own home demonstration garden. “Striking Succulent Gardens” can be found at local bookstores, as well as many nurseries and garden centers. SLO LIFE BRIAN SCHWARTZ is a publishing consultant and advocate for local authors. He can be reached at brian@selfpublish.org. 38 | SLO LIFE MAGAZINE | APR/MAY 2021
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