With over two million cacti dotting the landscape in southeastern Arizona, Saguaro National Park is a must-visit location any time of the year. But in the springtime, the saguaros and a variety of ...

Lost Dutchman State Park, at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, is another favorite spot to look for ...

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

The Sonoran Desert is a world like no other—an expansive, living landscape where rugged mountains, gigantic cacti, and an astonishing diversity of life create an ecosystem of wonder. Covering more ...

A sturdy and reliable perennial, catmint’s scent is pleasantly spicy with a hint of mint. It adds aroma to your garden and ...

Visitors who arrive mid-February through mid-June will see an abundance of blooming cactus just begging ... garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's cinnamon-red ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community ...

Learn how to grow and care for an Easter cactus with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips on light, soil, watering, and ...

Maybe you already know about the night-blooming cereus, a cactus that usually lives up to its name by blooming only after ...

Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...

With just over 1 inch of rain since last April, Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are feeling the effects.