The Chihuahuan Desert boasts 3,000 plant species, including more than 500 of the world's 1,500 species of cactus. The desert also harbors North America's largest prairie dog colony as well as nesting ...

Rose of Jericho, nicknamed the resurrection plant, is a desert native. What makes it unique is that in nature, it can survive for years without a single drop of water. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert ...

The Chihuahuan Gardens showcase more than 800 different plants that live in the desert. Visitors can walk through the gardens to view the plants in their natural habitat, enjoy a few water ...

In short, Hueco Tanks is more than just a state park. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature and human creativity.

Nestled in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, just outside El Paso, Texas lies a hidden gem that’s been quietly waiting for ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

January 24, 2025 As cold weather sets in, we often find ourselves retreating indoors where it is warm. However, our landscape plants can't do this, and during... Gardening with native plants is an ...

Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises. The Ivanpah solar power plant formally opened in 2014 on roughly 5 square miles ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. An array of mirrors at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating site is shown near Primm, Nev., Aug. 13, 2014 ...

FILE - An array of mirrors at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating site is shown near Primm, Nev., Aug. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) ...

That’s where Southern California herbalist William Broen will lead visitors on a 90-minute plant walk, during which they will learn to identify native plant species and understand their various ...