Although sunlight is one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy available, clearing large swathes of desert habitat to ...

The "Desert Pulse" project was a two-year process to put together, and involved sensors and other technology at around 20 ...

An American desert icon is dying off in the southwestern United States. Experts say record-setting summers and intense droughts in Arizona are causing a well-known succulent to struggle. The saguaro ...

Identifying plants is a very useful skill for gardeners. It’s good to know what you’re planting without relying on the (sometimes flawed) knowledge of others. It’s a skill that can save you money in ...

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is ...

Increasingly frequent and severe heat waves in the Southwest are damaging some desert plants known for thriving in harsh conditions. Saguaro cacti and agave have both suffered in sweltering weather ...

I took a drive to Phoenix, Arizona, just a week into May to see my son and his family. What made it a phenomenal drive was that much of the desert in both California and Arizona was receiving ...

APRIL IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT? It's a month you could confidently deem especially "festival-forward," thanks to all of the sizable under-the-sun celebrations. These parties are usually awash in art, ...

These lovely bonsai-esque plants are unique additions to any home. However, there are certain care techniques and ...

Where it rains very little, you learn to be attuned to any sign the weather could turn wet—any sign that relief is imminent.