Prepare those indoor cacti and succulents for the great outdoors very carefully. This process is called hardening off.

Cacti and succulents are such fascinating plants. They provide texture and beauty to indoor and outdoor gardens. Yet the fragrant blooming cacti have particular appeal to our senses.

The crown of thorns has many admirable qualities. This commonly grown plant is related to the ever-popular poinsettia.

Need a touch of cheer for a snowy winter day? The indoor flowering kalanchoe is the solution. Nothing beats the winter blahs like these bold and brassy flowering plants.

The beautiful aloe plant is commonly used as a medicinal plant. Here´s the lowdown on this easy to grow succulent.

2004 is a wonderful occasion to focus on plants discovered by Lewis and Clark. This year Americans will celebrate the bicentennial of the expedition. As you might guess, Lewisia is named for Lewis. This is a gorgeous group of succulents.

In recent years garden troughs and hypertufa containers have become popular. Here´s a book that will help you make your own.

What´s in a name? How did the different cacti receive their common and Latin names?

Some gardeners won´t settle for humdrum landscapes. Here´s a delightful book that focuses on eccentric, one-of-a-kind gardens.

Succulent wreaths are living works of art. Whether you buy a ready-made one or create your own, display it with pride.