In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are staples ...

Identifying plants is a very useful skill for gardeners. It’s good to know what you’re planting without relying on the (sometimes flawed) knowledge of others. It’s a skill that can save you money in ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — When talking about sustainability, we typically hear about solar power and water conservation. But there is an important element to complete the sustainable living package that ...

We have a lot of choices in plants nowadays. Unfortunately, in unique ecosystems like Tucson’s Sonoran Desert, many of the plant choices at nurseries are non-native. This is not ideal for three main ...

From pinyon pines to ocotillos, plants in the Sonoran Desert are shifting where they grow in response to climate change, and many of the plants aren’t thriving in their new ranges, according to a new ...

July 2020 burned into the record books as the hottest month in Tucson history. At least, that was the case until August 2020 had the mercury rise even higher. Both months highlight a rise in ...