New businesses are reinvigorating the small desert city of 29 Palms, located just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree. Here are nine ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied people passionate about preserving desert plants with a sign outside his Scottsdale ranch.

The Desert Botanical Garden invites the public in for free one day a month. Here's how to take advantage of the offer.

In the wilds of South Africa’s Northern Cape, poaching ‘green diamonds’ has become an almost irresistible temptation ...

"You just gave me so much hope." Home gardener transforms desert yard into stunning oasis: 'You can grow a beautiful garden ...

Native to the Chihuahuan Desert in the United States and Mexico ... If you’re looking for a no-nonsense plant or a unique ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Springtime is a particularly colorful season to visit the Desert Botanical Garden. Visitors who arrive mid-February through mid-June will see an abundance of blooming cactus ...

Late last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took an important step toward putting the monarch butterfly on the ...

While the Grand Canyon may be Arizona’s most well-known national park, it’s not the only one worth a visit. With 22 total ...

It's tricky to grow a thriving garden in the High Desert, much harder once the daylight hours are sliced come winter. Non-mulched trees wither in the freezing temperatures and herbs trying to ...

From peaceful canyons to quirky landmarks, these six hidden gems are the perfect places to escape the crowds and discover the ...