The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus) with its familiar blooms has been cultivated by Native Americans as far back as 3,000 B.C. They utilized these lofty giants in medicine and as a vital food ...

Our region’s cacti are adapted to dry, hot conditions and thrive where many plants cannot. Cacti have lost their leaves and developed fleshy, photosynthetic stems containing water-storing pulp. Cactus ...

For centuries, roses have been considered one of the most popular garden plants. They come in a range of colors, shapes and sizes. Some are grown for their use in floral arrangements or for their ...

Dahlias have been a fixture in summer flower gardens for generations. But it may be time to update your idea of dahlias. With hundreds of varieties to choose from in a fabulous array of colors, shapes ...