It's tricky to grow a thriving garden in the High Desert, much harder once the daylight hours are sliced come winter. Non-mulched trees wither in the freezing temperatures and herbs trying to ...

Get in the Earth Day spirit this year with a free tree for Victor Valley youth. Sapling pickup is available from the Library through March 15.

High Desert rain this week comes just in time for spring bloom season. Here are the top places to photograph spring wildflowers in Southern California.

Desert trees offer incredible benefits for your yard, but choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Many homes have small front, back, and side ...

It's hard to imagine that global warming would have much effect on the world's already hot deserts. But even small changes in temperature or precipitation could drastically impact plants and ...

Desert plants may have to go without fresh water for years at a time. Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground. Other plants ...

Desert ephemeral plants are known for their ability to complete their life cycle in a short period during brief windows of favorable conditions, such as rainfall or snowmelt. Relying heavily on ...

Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native trees on a state-by-state basis, but the exact species will vary. This is the first year that the city library is teaming up with Neighborhood Forest.