Queen of the Night Cactus Flower and Her Hawk Moth

May 11, 2021

Following a perfumed path in the night, hawk moths in the desert of Southern Arizona find the queen of the night cactus blossom held aloft on what appears to be a dead stick. The skinny cactus stems grow from a large tuberous root that weighs more than 40 pounds. The...

Sustainable Landscapes

April 19, 2021

Have you ever thought about creating a sustainable landscape? What is a sustainable landscape anyway? By definition according to American Society of Landscape Architects, “The design, construction and maintenance practices that meet the needs of the present without...

Summer-Sustainable Gardens

April 19, 2021

It’s only April, but sizzling temperatures are approaching quickly. Get your garden summer-ready with these April planting and preparation tips. Ocotillo Plant your ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens). Ocotillo do best being planted from March through May; these are...

A Disappearing Icon

April 12, 2021

Saguaros Under Threat No feature of the Sonoran Desert is more recognizable than the iconic saguaro cactus, soaring in height above all other species of cactus in Southwest West. Yet, these desert sentinels are under threat, due to a rapidly changing climate that is...

Brittlebush | A Desert Survivor

March 23, 2021

Brittlebush–a widespread and very drought-resistant woody shrub with bright yellow flowers–is one of the most conspicuous desert plants when in bloom from late winter to mid-spring. During really dry, hot years with little soil moisture, their green leaves can appear...

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Queen of the Night Cactus Flower and Her Hawk Moth

Sustainable Landscapes

Summer-Sustainable Gardens

A Disappearing Icon

Brittlebush | A Desert Survivor