In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are staples ...

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Aloe vera juice, made from the gel of the aloe vera plant, is a popular drink that's often touted for health benefits. Aloe vera has been used for medicinal purposes for a long time. The juice is ...

Succulents are named for their fleshy, juicy leaves and roots and are respected by landscapers and florists for their ornamental properties and architectural magnitudes. However, their apt name makes ...

Wild Edible Plants: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free, but space is limited, register at http://sccd.org/plants2eat. Backyard Conservation Stewardship: 5-7:30 p.m. Mondays ...

As a promoter of backyard orcharding since 1979, Michael McConkey wants potential growers to know that cultivating their own “foodscape” of edible fruits, herbs, berries, nuts and flowers is within ...