If you’re like me, you can kill a plant just by looking at it funny. Fortunately, the owners of Lawrence & Clarke Cacti Co. won’t judge your brown thumb. Their well-appointed shop in Old Hickory is a charming succulent heaven, offering a plethora of houseplants and vintage home decor. To help you keep your new green friends alive, the shop hosts regular classes and workshops, ranging from teaching the basics of succulent care to terrarium-building date nights — all based around curing your cactus curse. LANCE CONZETT

