The hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) is a lovely small native cactus that has spectacular blooms. It comes in a number of varieties in the wild. The flowers are usually hot pink, 2-3 inches ...

Cactus plants are perfect for balcony gardens because they need very little care, thrive in bright light, and look beautiful all year round. Their unique shapes and textures make them great decorative ...

Joe Hawksworth began his garden in 1974 with a small back corner of his quarter-acre back yard. Now, the cactus garden takes up most of the space. (DIANA BALDRICA / THE FRESNO BEE) When Joe Hawksworth ...

BOISE, Idaho — Even if you don’t consider yourself much of a gardener, here’s something that anybody can successfully make and grow. Garden master Jim Duthie shows us how to put together an indoor ...

Looking for something interesting to do this summer? Hillside Desert Botanical Gardens might pique your interest — or prick your fingers, if you don’t heed the warnings. Plan a visit to this local gem ...

It was a Sunday afternoon in 1974 when a black-suited Claretian missionary known as Father Pat walked into the monthly meeting of the Long Beach Cactus Club looking to make a deal. Turn the sunny dirt ...

Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two workshops on molding a small planter for a cactus using Supertufa, a fast-drying hypertufa mix. File photo Instructors at Powell Gardens will offer two ...

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. Astrophytum is a small genus in the Cactus ...

In recent years, I have had an interest in growing a few cacti and succulents. After these last two horrible summers, my appreciation and attention for them has tilted more in their favor. They are so ...

A vertical garden can be used to create a living wall. It's a striking feature for your home and can also purify the air and reduce outside noise, among other benefits. Getty Images The word “garden” ...