And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

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From California to Washington to Arizona, this time of year is one of the most magical—boasting longer days, warmer weather ...

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A striking new visualization made by climate scientist Zeke Hausfather unfurls like a flower blooming in the spring, its colors moving from blue to red. It may look beautiful but what it reveals ...

That mix will keep your cactus very happy indeed. The best time to repot your cactus is after the blooming is complete. Q: Thank you so much for your wonderful column. You always write in a way ...

The National Park Service predicts peak bloom will be between March 28 and 31, but depending on the weather, you can see blossoms both before and after those dates. "The timing is always subject ...

However, giving your Christmas cactus a little attention now will put you on the right path for blossoms later this year. Holiday cactuses, whether they bloom at Thanksgiving or Christmas, enter a ...

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is a popular old-fashioned houseplant. But despite their popularity, they still retain a bit of mystery. When do you repot them? How do you get the silly things ...

Through March 25 you can catch 15 Major League ball clubs playing at 10 Cactus League ballparks. All of those parks' concessions offer the standard hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, fountain ...