It's a beautiful April weekend in Chanticleer Gardens. While a little too chilly for a long lazy picnic, it was bright and sunny and the succulent plants are certainly soaking up the sunshine. The potted displays in hypertufa and cement containers were dazzling with colorful echeverias, sedums, and sempervivums. I really like the marine theme in some of the arrangements that incorporated pieces of coral, sea shells, and beach pebbles. These are definitely great ideas for my own garden in the making!