Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q At the Ruth Bancroft Garden, I saw a prickly ...

Starting a cannabis business may seem like a prickly proposition as Colorado dispensary sales decline, but Emily Drost still thinks the time is ripe. That’s why she and her father, Thomas Laue, named ...

Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear or nopal cactus, is a nutrient-rich plant with a long history of medicinal use.

Opuntia species, commonly known as prickly pear cacti, have attracted considerable scientific interest due to their diverse health benefits and nutritional properties. Rich in essential minerals, ...