Hummingbirds are welcome visitors to your yard, bringing energy and liveliness. It's enjoyable to watch their fast wings and their amazing ability to stop in midair. It's been said that Native ...

The pink fairy duster, Calliandra eriophylla, is one of my all-time favorite native plants. It’s a low native shrub that loves full sun and poor soils, and it’s great for pollinators, including ...

The stewards from the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy lead this hike into the spring bounty of the Sonoran Desert. Keep your eyes peeled for bloomers including the fairy duster, desert chicory, wolly ...

The good folks at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy host this guided hike, which follows Ironwood Wash. Experts point out blossoming plants such as the soaptree yucca (pictured), palo verde, fairy ...