But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, these resilient cacti have adapted to thrive in challenging desert environments, yet they can also be grown in the home. In terms of how to ...

I’m just not traveling as much these days, even to San Diego. There have been more events and happenings in the Valley along with Sweet Saturdays to keep me happily ...

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water ... Other plants, such as cacti, have special means of storing and conserving water. In existing deserts, some species are in peril because of ...

Among spring blooms noted in his book are purple Canterbury Bells, California Buckwheat, Bigelow Coreopsis, and hot pink ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often without spines and most are epiphytes). Choose the right cactus for the ...

The Chuckwalla Bench is also the only place on earth where the Munz's Cholla is found, the largest cactus in California according to CA Desert Lands. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

This section of the Sonoran Desert near the border between Arizona and Mexico features massive cacti, colorful birds and rock arches. An International Biosphere Reserve and a federally designated ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses ... Sadly they’re no match for urban development gobbling up their unique Sonoran Desert habitat in the U.S. Southwest. These tiny owls ...