They are called sky islands. Tall mountains surrounded by a “sea” of desert, yet, almost literally, not a drop of water to be ...

While it's true that you can get the majority of the best indoor plants to thrive for many years, there are some that are ...

A solar farm in the Mojave Desert is destroying thousands of iconic Joshua trees. It could be the tip of the iceberg as the ...

Nature enthusiasts are invited to experience the beauty of the desert in full bloom at Ocotillo Blooms!, a free community ...

The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a must-visit for witnessing and understanding this vulnerable part of Canada The orchards ...

From Mexico to the mountains, Arizona’s hummingbirds are on the move. Here's when and how to spot them in Arizona.

Given that most SoCal gardeners are working in restricted space, what if we want to grow food for humans while also creating ...

For millennia, humans lived as hunter-gatherers. Savannas and forests are often thought of as the cradle of our lineage, but ...

Steve Lake envisions a zoo no more than 25 acres, with animals that could withstand the region’s extreme summer temperatures.

The project will permanently protect western Joshua tree and desert tortoise habitat near the newly designated ... shrubs that are home to myriad wild plants and animals. “Important ...

Over 100 desert tortoises at the Arizona Game and Fish Department seek a home where they can happily crawl around and burrow ...

Explores the structure and function of green plants, focusing on their three main parts: roots, stems, and leaves. Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and minerals through root hairs. Stems ...