We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you've just moved into a cute rental and are on the hunt for colorful succulents that will thrive indoors, or are looking for a unique ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q I was impressed with the Gasteria excelsa ...

Defining a succulent: easy. Listing all known succulents: nearly impossible. You are probably living in close proximity to several succulents. Sanseveria (mother-in-law tongue), some begonias, ...

What’s free: Admission to the plant sale area, Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. On a steep, decomposed-granite hillside at Rancho Soledad ...