Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

Christmas cactuses bloom in winter, when the days grow cool and short. While low light levels trigger flowering, fertilizing ...

Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants when it comes to succulents gardening.

At the time of year when the Oregon scenery seems to swim past our windshields (to borrow from Oregon’s own Ken Kesey), the ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington state senators crossed party lines to settle a prickly issue: establishing the snowball ...

Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents - Most think of shallow dishes crowded with tiny, ...

Discover what causes Christmas cactus to turn red and how to fix it before the damage gets worse.

Shallow dishes crowded with tiny, drought-resistant plants in shades of green, red and purple are pretty much all most people know about indoor succulents gardening.

If you’re looking for a succulent that’s also quite endearing and fun to have around, then the Bunny Ear Cactus would be the one to consider and take care of. As its name suggests, this succulent ...

You've probably heard the term "Renaissance man" - indicating a person known for great skills and achievements in many of the arts and sciences. John P. Schaefer makes some so-called Renaissance men ...

Because, by Saturday afternoon I was in Todos Santos, the trails were running good, and the cardon were looking pluuuump. Bulbous. Green. Spines almost glowing.