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 have a small clump of Sempervivum in my ...

The current emphasis on water-wise gardening has created an interest in succulents. All succulents are able to store water and food in their leaves, stems and roots. These stored nutrients can be ...

Outdoor and indoor gardeners have long been intrigued by a group of small succulent plants known for centuries as houseleeks, more recently as hens and chicks, and botanically as Sempervivum. Native ...