But while it’s often marketed as the perfect natural, healthy sugar alternative, agave nectar isn’t nearly as wholesome as it may seem. It’s full of fructose and devoid of nutritional value—and it ...

A well-pruned tree will have an open canopy that allows wind to pass through, whereas a topped tree’s dense canopy will catch the wind and result in a broken main trunk. Topping is done for ...

In the vast, arid landscapes where water is scarce, only the toughest plants survive. Among them, the agave plant stands out – not only for its role in tequila production but also for its remarkable ...

Agave plants use specialized structures and fructans to hold water, helping them survive drought. Scientists leveraged terahertz spectroscopy to study this process, opening doors for smarter ...

Dos Rios is the newest state park in California. Which means there is a lot to discover. Located near Modesto, between the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, this stretch of the San Joaquin Valley ...

The incident began after a 911 caller reported seeing a kidnapping involving a black Hyundai Sonata around 4:55 p.m., police Lt. Nick Sprecco said in a news release. A pursuit began after the car ...

For two nights this weekend, Sacramento’s premiere designers and models will come together to celebrate the area’s eclectic fashion scene. Sacramento Fashion Week is back and the runway is set ...

Daikon radishes are a cool weather crop and do well planted in fall or spring. I like to plant winter vegetables in late fall (perhaps late October or early November) for an early- to mid-winter ...

Chester County's Longwood Gardens has many types of plants, from suspended plants ... its giant leaves part for a rapidly rising trunk, growing five to six inches per day. West Conservatory ...

Yucca is a genus of over 40 perennial plants, shrubs, and trees. A few are grown as houseplants, including Yucca gigantea ...