MURRIETA, Calif.MURRIETA, Calif. — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A decade ...

PHOENIX - Our record-breaking heat has been relentless, and it's been killing Arizona's beloved cacti. We’ve reported on saguaros falling over, but another plant you may have seen around the Valley is ...

For years, California farmers have seen some of their crops struggle amid the impacts of drought and climate change. Many have sought out more resilient plants that don’t need a lot of water — like ...

The Agave Heritage Festival returns to Tucson April 10–13, adding a little more energy to the city’s already lively food scene. There will be many events in the city that celebrate the agave plant’s ...

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After a freeze, you may be tempted to help your century plant by tidying up the mess. Find out why it's best to wait before ...

Agave plants have become a popular target for thieves as these drought-tolerant plants become more popular, not only because of the dry weather but also due to the increasing popularity of tequila.

Inside Look is a Fresno Bee series where we take readers behind the scenes at restaurants, new businesses, local landmarks and news stories. Fifty years ago, when Jack Woolf and his family founded ...

As stated above, tequila is made with blue Weber agave only. There are two standards for tequila: mixto (which is made with a minimum of 51% agave; the other 49% can be distilled from anything, though ...

Agave syrup’s popularity has surged from a drizzle to a full-on flood. A product of agave salmiana—the same plant that produces tequila—this vegan sweetener is often marketed as being “healthier” ...

This browser does not support the Video element. PHOENIX - Our record-breaking heat has been relentless, and it's been killing Arizona's beloved cacti. We’ve reported on saguaros falling over, but ...