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From low-growing to tree-like, prickly pear plants are found in nearly every U.S. state. These sculptural wonders produce edible pads and the current showy blossoms that result in delicious fruit.

The Northeast is home to one native carpenter bee species and four native carpenter ant species, and these are the largest of the native ants and bees in the region.

When plant catalogs or reference books suggest that a plant “prefers full sun,” it rarely means in desert gardens. Here, full summer sun can be harsh to plants that must

May is one of the most anticipated months in the garden, regardless of which part of the country. Many places it can represent the time when frosty nights are past

What goes on when the air is filled with bright yellow… while stretched on the ground beneath are carpets of the same brilliant yellow color? It must be that the

Touches of yellow and gold accented the Pavilion at the East Texas Arboretum as they hosted their Spring Style Show & Mimosa Brunch to ‘Save the Bees’ Saturday.

Have you noticed large buds currently forming on the round tops of barrel cactus? Normally blending into the desert background, soon each barrel will be topped with brilliant yellow, orange

On Saturday, April 15, Green Valley Gardeners will present their annual Garden Tour. The self-guided tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include five private

Annually declared National Garden Month, April is the ideal time to get back into the spirit of an enthusiastic gardener! This is the first full month of spring and the

Sonoran Desert plants must be robust. They must survive the hottest and driest years and still look great. The techniques they use are what make them so special and contribute