But the only secluded shady spots in the desert are often right next to a cholla cactus, so contact is inevitable! But even worse was the array of dislodged pads on or in the ground already ...

Prickly pear and Christmas cactus are two popular flowering cacti that are often grown as houseplants. And, while their ...

Getty Images Surviving in the wilderness is hard no matter where you are. However each location brings about its own unique ...

There are two main groups of cacti - the desert cacti (usually covered in spines), and the jungle or rainforest cacti (often without spines and most are epiphytes). Choose the right cactus for the ...

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our ...

SEATTLE — Getting your Thanksgiving and Christmas cactus to bloom on time for the holidays.

Visitors who arrive mid-February through mid-June will see an abundance of blooming cactus just begging for attention. – Jill Schildhouse The desert may seem like the last place you'd expect to ...

Halfway through the season, Desert Edge stood just 2-3 in late September — well outside of any playoff position, or possible ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...