This Valentine’s Day, love blooms in an unexpected way at Skydog Farm in North Scituate. Katherine Fotiades, the farm’s co-founder, is offering her extraordinary nine-year-old succulent collection to a plant enthusiast with a heartfelt story to share.
The Succulent Lover Essay Contest, with a deadline of February 14, invites participants to explain why they would make the perfect caretaker for this one-of-a-kind collection. The prize includes an impressive variety of succulents, such as Echeveria, Jade, and Aloe, along with the chance to nurture a legacy carefully cultivated over nearly a decade.
Fotiades and her partner, Mark Phillips, established Skydog Farm in 2017, blending Phillips’ experience as a farmers market vendor with Fotiades’ passion for sustainability and community-building. By 2019, the duo had transformed a two-acre plot into a thriving sanctuary focused on regenerative health and creativity. Fotiades’ succulent collection quickly became a hallmark of their mission, symbolizing low-maintenance beauty with a meaningful connection to nature.
As Skydog Farm expands its regenerative food forest and medicinal gardens, Katherine Fotiades is preparing to entrust her cherished succulent collection to someone who will honor its legacy. “These plants are more than just a hobby to me,” she says. “They represent years of growth, resilience, and a deep connection to the earth. It feels like the right time to share them with someone who truly understands their value.” To learn more about the contest and how to participate, visit SkyDogFarm.com.
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