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Published: 17 April 2026

By now, our readers know how important growing plants are to Perry Wellness Center founder and CEO Stuart Perry. He is also quite the salesman, which is one reason he places so many blooming plants around the campus – and particularly around Rudy’s Happy Patch Market.

Stuart explains, "I want our customers to arrive being their visit with a smile. I hope bright, colorful flowers will be a reminder to customers to come and shop. We have the east and west entrances blooming with color right now.” The power of suggestion at work: planting ideas along with flowers. (See what we did there?)

Pictured below is one of Stuart’s favorite smile-bringers: a bright bed of yellow snapdragon plants at the entrance to the west parking lot.

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Published: 14 April 2026

At Perry Wellness Center, many creative peers continue to practice their crafts or take art lessons. One such person is Susan Hull, a talented individual in everything from drawing to needlework.

Susan is really focused on needlepoint at present, taking on projects for friends and family. She finds, with each visit to her yarn provider, that she sees additional ideas for future projects.

“I am addicted to helping other people with my work,” Susan notes. “It is fun, and the work is getting larger as I continue. I began with key chains and bookmarks. Now I can do pillows and wall hangings.”

In the photo, Susan shows a beginning work in progress. Each finished work will display her skills, love of color, and generous spirit.

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Published: 10 April 2026

The large century plant located on the campus of Perry Wellness Center is notable for its size and tenacity. No one knows for certain how long this plant, also known as an agave plant, has stood here, but it is the first time in memory that it has produced a bud.

Some varieties of the century plant are said to only bloom once in their lifetime. In desert climates, they may bloom every 10 – 30 years. We’re not sure about the one pictured here, but we’ve circled its still unopened bud as we start our countdown!

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Published: 06 April 2026

The campus of Perry Wellness Center is locally famous for its bright colors, derived from both the continuous blooming of plants and the painted touch of artists and craftsmen. Bright red, in particular, is a trademark color of Perry Wellness Center, decades after it first appeared on buildings, signs, and blooming plants. 

Age and weather have taken their toll on the brightness of even the boldest red colors, but a fresh can of paint can make a huge difference. In the photo, the west entrance sports a cheery red sign and fence railing.  This was once the spot of a parking lot and our giant water fountain. 

Which is to say, sometimes things evolve slowly and, at other times, there are sudden transformations. AT PWC, we believe the most important changes are those that occur in the services we provide and in the transformed lives of many peers who have become part of the Perry Wellness family. And sometimes, a photo shows a parking lot that becomes a pathway.

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Published: 30 March 2026

Since the founding of Rudy’s Happy Patch Market on the campus of Perry Wellness Center, market customers have been drawn to its motto: “Enter with a smile.” As the market has grown, so has its reputation for friendly customer service.


Now, patrons are  asked to “leave with a smile” as well. Friendly staff, peers, and volunteers combine with a large variety of locally sourced plants and produce to encourage plenty of smiling.


The always colorful PWC campus also advertises Happy Path with cheery signage and displays. Take a look at one of our latest “welcome” spaces in this photo. Outside the market, a permanent flower bed holds bright metal flowers and a WELCOME sign.We’ve got our visitors smiles covered, coming or going!