Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most early summer days, in search of ripe fruit from the towering saguaro cactus, an ...

I sat by the side of the road with the Mexican women peeling prickly pear fruit in the shadow of Teotihuacan. We waited as my Mexican cousins bargained for relics with the local farmers who dug them ...

In my official job as Associate Public Relations Director, Human and Animal, I stay close to home on the grounds around here. That doesn't mean I don't know what's going on in the neighborhood. One of ...

Deserts are often perceived as harsh, barren landscapes where very few plants can survive. With extreme heat, limited rainfall, and dry soil, the desert does not appear to be a place where ...

Discover 9 fruits that grow in desert regions despite extreme heat and low water. Learn how these hardy fruits survive in dry ...

Desert dwellers have long relied on resilient plants for sustenance. These hardy species, including date palms, prickly pear, ...

You might have been driving around Tucson these last few weeks and noticed our beloved saguaros have been sporting new hairdos. No, they're not growing baby avocados at the crown of their heads ...

If you're one of the many people who are into succulents, then you know that they are a great plant to have around. They're beautiful, they don't take up much space, and they're relatively easy to ...

TUCSON — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most early summer days, in search of ripe fruit from the towering saguaro cactus, an icon of the ...