As you journey through these desert landscapes, you'll see why cacti have become such powerful symbols of endurance and survival, capable of thriving in the harshest conditions. For example, saguaro ...

It’s chilly at dawn in the desert, even though blazing heat will arrive before midday. To the east, stark outlines of cactus and thorny trees stand against the growing light. And on all sides, the air ...

Despite the desert environment of the Coachella Valley, most of the landscaping here is predominantly made up of non-native and even tropical plants. Although aesthetically pleasing, these plants, ...

Summer heat in the Coachella Valley can be challenging for gardeners, but certain plants can thrive with proper care. Experts advise planting established plants or heat-tolerant varieties like melons, ...

Around this time of year, we all start wondering if we’re nuts to garden in the desert. The thermometer rises, the dry wind sucks all the moisture out of living things, and the near-tropical desert ...

Imagine, for a second, the rhythms of the Sonoran Desert across a full year. Cactus petals unfolding in symphony. The hum of construction in the distance. Chollas standing tall as if in a waltz. A ...

For a long time it was difficult to find books about gardening in northern New Mexico. There were books for selecting and successfully nurturing plants in the Southwest, but they focused heavily on ...