My colleague and I have published a new study of cactus flowers which may help explain the conundrum. For more than a century ...

Some types of cactus plants are easy to grow indoors, making them the ultimate low-maintenance houseplants. The following varieties of cacti can go a few weeks between waterings, aren't fazed by dry ...

Cactus-related injuries are common in the Southwest. Here's how to protect yourself.

My colleague and I have published a new study of cactus flowers which may help explain the conundrum. For more than a century ...

Blaze new and old trails alike with Desert Companion's outdoor and recreation issue! Tag alongside five writers as they wax ...

Houseplants often come to mind when you think of growing succulents. But many of these massive options grow several feet tall ...

This walking tour shows the cactus section inside the Greenhouse Science Museum at Huizhou Botanical Garden in Huizhou, China ...

Nighttime in the garden brings activity from moths, bats, and other evening pollinators. Learn more about nine night-blooming plants that feed evening pollinators.

Shaped by the Sonoran Desert and the Salt River, this US city blends luxury with nature-led experiences and restorative treatments rooted in its desert landscapes. A popular sunrise hike among ...

As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the time approaches for seasonal pruning of Salvias, the appropriate care prioritizes treating each type separately. My garden includes more Salvias than ...

With spring around the corner, Maryland naturalist Carl R. Gold lays out some of the plants — some edible, some poisonous — that you’ll soon see sprouting up.