Tucson and other desert cities benefit more from the cooling effects of trees than other urban areas do, according to new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Smoking meats is a surefire way to infuse them with extra flavor. Selecting the right type of wood can be tricky, though, so ...

Conservatives want to use the criminal justice system to force unhoused people into treatment. It may do more harm than good.

Packed with a punch of protein and plenty of health benefits, canned salmon may be your new favorite pantry staple.

Unicorn plants (Proboscidea louisianica) are also known as devil’s claws, cow catchers and mule-grab plants. The plants are low growing (1.7-feet high), spreading and hug the ground when mature.

Velvet mesquite, California palm, and sweet acacia are the most common trees in Phoenix. If you don’t desire spending hours pampering a tree to have it thrive, then going with native varieties are ...

Mesquite trees have an extensive root system, giving them extraordinary drought resilience. The best varieties to consider are native ones, popular in the Phoenix and Anthem area, such as: Trim ...

America’s National Park System has some of the most incredible natural, cultural, and historical wonders within the United ...

coffee and mesquite streusel, prickly pear and lime yogurt meringue and hibiscus sugar. It’s hard to believe it’s this famous purple truck’s first time at Tucson Meet Yourself! Purple Tree ...

Downy woodpeckers are usually seen foraging alone or in pairs. They will forage in most types of trees, but less likely to use cedar and mesquite. Birds will search for insects all over both mature ...

A door through the shower led to an enclosed, tree-shaded patio with an outdoor shower and a back ... various fresh fish and cuts of steak grilled over mesquite; and create-your-own flatbreads.

Growing unique and tasty varieties of peppers is an exciting ... Wild Prosopis farcta, known in English as ‘Syrian mesquite’ and in Kurdish as ‘charnook’, grows amid the olive trees and makes a tasty ...