Their approach—combining respect for natural desert beauty with sophisticated design sensibilities—established principles that continue to influence landscape architects working in arid environments ...

See pictures and our review of Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

But the Sonoran Desert’s native vegetation complicates the equation. Scientists like Nabhan believe desert plants, especially the creosote bush, contribute to the post-rain smell.

Colossal granite boulder formations dot the 12-million-year-old Sonoran Desert landscape, giving The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale its name. This natural wonderland has been preserved, allowing ...

Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental Journalists conference.

Why is the smell of Arizona's monsoon so distinctive? It releases the aromas of the desert, one ecologist says.

Kevin Hultine, director of research at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, studies the consequences of heat stress on the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.

[music] [music] Hello and welcome to Arizona Illustrated. I'm Tom McNamara. And spring has arrived in the Sonoran Desert, so it's the best time of year now to plant in your landscape or your garden.

Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

What Sonoran Desert fungi are teaching scientists The understudied mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems and may prove critical to the survival of fragile deserts stressed by climate change.

Kevin Hultine, director of research at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, studies the consequences of heat stress on the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.