There’s a good reason agave plant was given the unique nickname ‘century plant.’ These succulents flower just once in their lifetimes—anywhere from 7 to 50 years, depending on the species. But there’s ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For several years, I’ve been intrigued by the many variations of plants within the genus Agave, and I’ve frequently added Agaves to my garden. With help, I ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This discussion complements our recent column, “An aggregation of Agaves,” about the recent removal of larger plants to create space for smaller species of ...

Planting for privacy doesn't have to be boring, vertical beds show how arid Southern California planting can make it ...

If you want a garden that you will never, ever need to water, consider agaves. There are more than a hundred agave species and varieties available to gardeners in Southern California, so you will have ...

After nearly 30 years of waiting, two agave plants on the CU Boulder campus are having their moment in the sun. Rare Agave Bloom https://youtu.be/B7lZ9xU_9mo The ...

Agaves are in bloom all over Austin. At one Southeast Austin office park, I observed rows of agaves planted efficiently along the sidewalks of blooming at the same time. Pale, yellow-green stalks rose ...

After nearly 30 years of waiting, two agave plants on the CU Boulder campus are having their moment in the sun. 1380 30th St. No public parking on site. The plants, which adorn an outdoor garden near ...