Interestingly, fructans represented the majority of the carbohydrates in the agave crude extract. These results would contribute with the adequate exploitation of agave plants as raw material for the ...

Start from seed: Zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, and marigolds are easy to grow from seed. You can purchase these at local nurseries too, but I recommend only planting sunflowers from seed because they ...

The country’s rich biological heritage gave rise to spirits based on the agave plant. But now, local communities are facing a ...

Spiny agave plants, labyrinth-like landscaping and bright pink bougainvillea fill the space between the bright orange hacienda-revival style buildings, while towering palms and citrus trees sway ...

Agave nectar is a syrup made by the blue agave plant, but other than sweetening, it doesn’t have other nutritional benefits. “Also, agave is pretty high in fructose, which has been shown to ...

When Craig Reynolds of Sacramento planted a small plot of agave in Mexico to raise funds for a nonprofit in 2006, he had no idea it would spark a revolution in the California spirits scene. Now, ...

If you’ve waited till the last minute to snag something for Father’s Day, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas that will arrive on time.

For a short window of time, visitors to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium will be in the presence of an unusual sight.

The 34,658 ha site, between the foothills of the Tequila Volcano and the deep valley of the Rio Grande River, is part of an expansive landscape of blue agave, shaped by the culture of the plant used ...

spiky plant with a tall shoot that reaches the top of a utility pole has been creating quite a stir in Morehead City. A century plant, technically Agave americana, has been sending up an extremely ...

Lavender plants add fragrance, color, and height to gardens with their upright purple flowers, which attract butterflies. The resilient, drought-tolerant plant can grow well in various areas of the ...