Those fall colors hit different when you’re not expecting them in the Arizona desert, don’t they? Photo credit: btarboretum Let’s be honest, when most people think “botanical garden,” they imagine ...

By Howard Whiteman Murray State University I hike as much as I can, and I never fail to learn something new on every trip. Hiking efficiently isn’t rocket science. When you are hiking off-trail, you ...

There’s a botanical wonderland hiding in plain sight in Montecito, and most Californians have absolutely no clue it exists. Lotusland is the kind of place that makes you question whether you’ve ...

This cactus blooms in spring and summer and happens to look great when suspended in hanging baskets where its trailing habit ...

This gorgeous Arizona castle feels like one of the state’s best hidden surprises, with striking architecture, desert views, ...