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. The genus Echeveria is one of Mexico’s great ...

You might take a group of plants like Echeveria and think you could pick them out of a lineup. Most of them form some sort of rosette, but then, there are other succulents that do that, too. You can’t ...

Available in myriad funky shapes, sizes, pastel colours and affordable prices, Echeveria make great, easy-to-care-for houseplants for anyone looking for a windowsill accessory. Their leaves grow in ...

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. Some of the most popular plants at Walnut ...

My fascination with the Echeveria (Crassulaceae) plant family started decades ago during a horticultural show — I cannot remember where, but I was an exhibitor — and someone I didn’t know had an ...