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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Tucson is a city with a rich culinary history that spans over 4,000 years. The flavors and traditions have been shaped by generations of agricultural practices. Considering that its food scene ...

The prickly pear cactus is gaining appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. Read more at ...

In some cases, those plants would be grown beneath a photovoltaic “canopy,” as the solar panels generate cheap, ... “It might be hard right now to envision edible desert landscapes, ...

The desert plants gathered by the Hohokam - and later the Tohono O'odham - for food, medicine, tools and other things are still around. Even so, many contemporary Tucsonans don't recognize their ...

Trees provide essential structure while adding their own unique beauty to the landscape. Discover gorgeous flowering trees ...

Next, we come to the small gardens between rows of parking spaces. The Desert Food Forest shows edible desert plants—everything from mesquite trees to prickly pear cacti—that can be grown and ...

A bright kitchen window is the perfect spot for some greenery, but it's important to choose plant varieties that will thrive ...