Steamboat Springs is known for champagne powder, mineral springs and the occasional moose on the loose. But did you know ...

Desert mallow is a low-maintenance shrub with vibrant perennial flowers that withstand the heat and lure birds, like quails ...

Though not widely commercialized for food, Pilu’s edible fruit adds to its versatility as a native resource plant. Pilu is much more than a desert shrub. Its multifaceted nature, ranging from ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

In September 2023, the Imperial Valley Desert Museum received a Far South/Border North grant, a transformative initiative ...

From the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Georgia to the Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon, these are the most beautiful gardens ...

The cactus, palms and succulents anchoring yards around the desert can successfully be planted in the heat, but don't wait.

You might notice how reactive native plants are to rare summer rains, greening with new growth or flowering with changes in the weather. Some of Native Seed’s edible plants were grown by ...

You might notice how reactive native plants are to rare summer rains, greening with new growth or flowering with changes in the weather. Some of Native Seed’s edible plants were grown by ...

When owner John Resnick and executive chef Eric Bost opened their fine-dining restaurant Lilo in Carlsbad on April 17, they explained that its name — pronounced “LIE-low” — referred to the rekindling ...

Two Indigenous food educators led a tour showcasing edible and useful Sonoran Desert plants. Participants learned about palo verde flowers for tea, edamame-tasting pods and hunting woodrats.