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See the fruits of spring in the vibrant blooming flowers! The Desert Botanical Garden has a new indoor exhibit that features endangered and rare orchids.
Spring is blooming in Albuquerque, and it may just be time to plant a few things. For Community Garden Week, we’re taking a ...
Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world. The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's ...
A: There are two types of cacti – desert types and forest types. Desert cacti are very hardy and thrive in full sun, low water, and good drainage. Christmas (and Easter) cacti are forest cacti and are ...
Perhaps most impressive is Aralia cordata “Sun King” (Japanese spikenard), a bold architectural plant that brings tropical drama to shaded areas. This Japanese spikenard cultivar features compound ...
A country girl at heart, Thompson’s passion for flora and fauna was passed down from her mother, who instilled in her a love ...
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin): A must-visit for wildflower enthusiasts, this botanical garden is home to ...
And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding. These arid lands support a rich variety of birds, including some birds that ...
The Farmer's Almanac released its predictions for the last spring frost across the United States, and some locations are ...
Those who live in hot or dry areas can still grow plenty of plants. Drought-tolerant flowers, for example, are a wonderful option and can tolerate a little heat and less water. As long as your local ...
It is spring outside, but in a few days, it might not feel like it; temperatures are forecast to hit triple digits by the end ...
Watching the birds in my backyard is a year-round hobby. I have breakfast with them in the winter, watching from my kitchen. In the summer I sit on the porch savoring the flowers but most ...