Brian Kemble is curator at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. His monthly column focuses on drought-tolerant plants and dry gardens. The name “hens and chicks” is applied both to plants in the ...

Green thumb or not, today's guest is guaranteed to grow. It thrives in the sunniest, driest garden spot and with the tiniest amount of soil. They actually prefer life tucked between rocks or crammed ...

There’s still time before the snow falls to gather up a few of your hens and chicks and sedums to make an indoor dish garden for your winter viewing pleasure. They have fairly shallow, coarse roots, ...

Dear Helen: A friend has given me a container filled with what I think is a “hen and chicks” planting. How do I keep this lovely planting safe over the winter here in Victoria? Does the pot need to be ...

This old-fashioned plant, is often referred to as houseleek I love them for their attractive and intriguing shapes and ability to grow under just about any conditions. They do great anywhere there is ...