Succulents combine the extreme ease of fake plants with the beauty and natural appeal of an actually potted plant. And whether it’s for your desk at work, increasing the green in your home, or ...

Because jade trees are succulents, they need very little attention, but have an unusual and appealing look and feel. They grow upright and their small, plump green leaves grow along the stem.

“The Little Book of Bonsai: An Easy Guide to Caring for Your Bonsai Tree” by Jonas Dupuich ($14.99, Ten Speed Press): The book is small in size, but it is packed with fascinating and practical ...

Succulent plants have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, ... Santa Cruz Orchid Society and Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai, combined show and sale, May 3 and 4, Capitola Mall, Capitola.

For some plant lovers, working from home is an opportunity to up their growing game. “My students know me as the lady with all the plants in my Zoom background,” said Yana Kucheva, 39, a ...

Inside, you’ll find succulents, bonsai, house plants and pottery. “We are here to help and we even deliver,” Allen said. There is no shortage of selection at Tillage.

Jade plants are regal, tree-shaped succulents that can be the stars of your plant collection. And when you know how to prune a jade plant, you can keep it shaped and compact, almost like a bonsai.

Local bonsai guru Robert Cho demonstrates how to create complete miniature landscapes with multiple plants, rocks and other elements. Cost: Free. Address: 18528 Aurora Avenue N., Shoreline.