While the Mexican fence post cactus is hardy down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, it grows best in temperatures above 70 degrees.

Many hummingbird-attracting plants require regular watering and moisture, but this flowering succulent is perfect for those ...

Every spring, Mexican long-nosed bats traverse a lengthy migratory path north from Mexico into the southwestern U.S., following the sweet nectar of their favorite blooming plants like breadcrumbs.

Some cactus smugglers steal seeds from the wild but leave the plant in place. This is illegal, but the logic is that taking seeds in order to sell them or nourish them in a nursery is the only way ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Also called angel’s wings or polka-dot cactus, this cute plant ...

Prickly pears, the fruit that grows on cactus plants, are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The fruit yields a bright pink juice that lends its color to Justin Chapple’s fun, summery ice pops.

Mexican law enforcement said they seized some 275,000 pills of the lethal drug in the border state of Sonora, on its way to Arizona, and that they arrested a 29-year-old man. The drugs were valued ...

While you may know how scrumptious Mexican food can be, do you know that it also has many health benefits? This article lists 10 healthy foods of Mexican origin, according to a Latina dietitian.

Plant lovers visit Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico exhibit by: Laila Freeman. Posted: Aug 31, 2024 / 08:47 PM MDT. Updated: Aug 31, 2024 / 09:05 PM MDT. by: Laila Freeman.

CHICAGO -- Regina Trillo describes her growing business as a gift, privilege, and responsibility. Her Chicago-based, Mexican-inspired product line, Nemi Snacks, can be found in 400 stores in ...

Gerardo Martínez is focused on that education piece. “The cactus can be the food of the future,” says Martínez, director of intercultural engagement and inclusion at the University of Missouri-Kansas ...

[Related: 4 non-toxic house plants that are safe for pets] The spines can also wind up in more sensitive areas after the initial attack. “If you touch that cactus and now you rub your eye or you ...