An early sign of the holiday season, what we know as the Christmas cactus begins its beautiful and prolific display of color around early November, with some plants that will flower later and last ...

The joy of the holiday season can feel fleeting. There’s a blur of get-togethers, cooking, shopping — and then, suddenly, it’s all over. A plant that’s commonly used for decorating this time of year, ...

Q: The leaves of my Christmas cactus are thin, pale and wrinkled, and I don’t see as many buds as I usually do. What’s causing these symptoms and what can I do about it? Write to the Missouri ...

Divided into two districts, Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, is most famous for its towering cacti, captivating desert scenery, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The best time to visit is ...

I have not hit the emails in a while, but I have had some interesting ones worth sharing. Let’s start with a subject I have covered before: how to tell the difference between Thanksgiving, Christmas ...

Justin Stewart, an ecologist with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, collects a sample of soil containing mycorrhizal fungi taken at Saguaro National Park. Credit: Wyatt ...

Communities Against Carbon Transport & Injection (CACTI), a new environmental coalition, recently formed in Solano County and held its first press conference concurrently with the Solano County ...

Grapevines aren’t the only plants to flourish in the abundance of sun along Germany’s southern wine route. One area in particular is known as “cactus country” because of the more than 1,000 varieties ...

If you're looking for a low-care houseplant that looks great, doesn't drop leaves, and doesn't need a ton of water or care, then you're probably in the market for a cactus! The best part of a cactus ...

Our region’s cacti are adapted to dry, hot conditions and thrive where many plants cannot. Cacti have lost their leaves and developed fleshy, photosynthetic stems containing water-storing pulp. Cactus ...