From Clovis to Hanford in Central California, the mature succulents known as agave americana are dying. And there is little anyone can do. But this isn’t a case of errant pesticides, disease or insect ...
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 ...
'Durango Delight' (Agave schidigera) is a compact agave type with dense leaves accented by curly white hairs. When it flowers, it sends up a red purple bloom on a stalk up to 10 feet tall. It's hardy ...
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 later, his property ...
The nation’s largest agricultural water district, located in west Fresno County, says agave growing almost doubled in acreage and the amount of farmland that’s stopped produci ...
Agave syrup is a delicious sweetener that comes in four different varieties. We look at what makes each style unique and best uses for them.