Articles related to "Yucca"

In the same family as agave (Agavaceae), yucca forms its own genus (yucca).

Variegated evergreen shrubs provide loads of color and interest to the garden, year round. These shrubs all have green with white, yellow or cream colored leaves.

Entertaining can become very expensive - and any cheaper alternatives that don't detract from the taste are readily available.

Another festive treat from the Philippines, cassava cake is a common dessert.

From the Greek: mono, meaning one, and carpus, meaning fruit.

The Joshua tree is a unique looking desert tree, synonymous with the Mojave desert in the south western United States; study the plant profile of the Joshua tree.

Agaves and Yuccas: Same order, same family; Aloes: Same order, different family.

A beautiful succulent, aloe is very distantly related to agave and yucca. A much closer relative is asphodel.

Root Vegetables add a subtle yet familiar flavor but also stretch out your meals, toting up hearty carbohydrates and fiber to your Winter side dishes, stews and soups.

Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening

Some gardens come alive in the night. The timing of the flowers and plants with nightfall creates a night blooming garden. Night gardens are filled with purposeful life.

Panamanian Empanadas are a hearty, spicy, half-moon-shaped food concoction, suited for snacking and as an entre. Those made in other Latin countries may contain fruit.

Sandy soil can be difficult to deal with in the landscape. These perennials all thrive in sandy soil that drains water quickly and work well for tough garden areas.

Many gardeners have discovered that using gold foliage in the landscape is an easy way to add color without depending on flowers.

The Indian Tribes of the Pueblo Province in New Mexico have utilized traditional plants in many ways for hundreds of years; today some uses are still in practice.

Not all plants are suited to the seaside environment. For successful seaside gardening it is important to choose plants that thrive in seaside gardens.

Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.

Small animals are becoming more popular as pets, and need a good diet to stay healthy. Here are the good and the bad ingredients found in small animal pet foods.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, hosts the National Clean Energy Summit for 2008.

Looking for a fascinating place to visit that encompasses history, surreal beauty, nature and fun? White Sands National Monument offers all of that and more.

Hikers are provided information on hiking the trail up to 8,749 foot Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas.

You may not want wildlife munching on your garden, but putting some native plants outside the garden helps feed them and keep them out.

It is not always easy to balance one's diet to maximize health, and many people do not know what kinds of vitamins and minerals are contained in the food they consume.

Native American Indians celebrate a death in various ways; the dead are honored with food, herbs and gifts to ensure a safe journey to the after life.

Navajo Indians use more species of wild plants in healing medicine more than any other Native American tribe; plant use is considered central to the Navajo way of life.

Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing.

Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.

Eye catching plants can be ideal to give focus to a garden. Choosing the correct focal plant can give any garden an all year round appeal.

Peru's three unique geographical regions - coastal desert, Andes peaks and rainforest - have shaped its distinctive cuisine. This is a guide to Peru's food highlights.

These plants all have strong vertical or upright growth habits to add contrast and interest in a container or hanging basket planting.

A visitor's guide to Southeastern Arizona, celebrating the region's fascinating folklore, Native American history, geological wonders and desert life.

Fruit trees may be a little more difficult to grow in the desert than in more temperate regions, but they can add a wonderful dimension and beauty.

Ideas for saving money around the house don't have to be complicated. Creativity and a willingness to reach out to neighbors can keep a lid on the household budget.

Several varieties of hummingbird migrate through Texas. It is easy to attract hummingbirds to a Texas garden with a feeder and the right flowers.

Ceviche is (well, most often) raw seafood marinated in lime juice and one of the most memorable and not to mention delicious dishes from Peru and Ecuador.

Hot, cheese-nuanced baked breads from Colombia- try them and you'll be saying "mmmmmmm!" in no time!

Everyone has different views and desires when it comes to color. Many landscape designers and garden architects prefer foliage color over flowering garden plants.

This Jefferson County Open Space park rests along the Colorado Front Range, and has great views of the surrounding plains and foothills.

There are three ferns highlighted here that you can use in areas where you need hardy drought tolerant plants.

Celebrations of the Feria de la Virgen de Suyapa begin on February 2nd, at the Basilica de Suyapa outside Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras.

The Pacific waters of the Peruvian coast are filled with a wide variety of sea creatures which creates a wide variety of dining options.

There are many natural remedies for arthritis that can relieve the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Soaring 8,516 ft during its ten-minute ascent, The Palm Springs Aerial Tram offers visitors an alternative to the heat of the desert valley.

The cool sweet liquid quenches thirst; the tapioca balls are delightfully chewy - combined, they form the delicious bubble tea which is both a drink and a snack.

South Valley Park is a Jefferson County Open Space park in Colorado that has hiking trails and views of the mountains.

Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.

A must-see for any visitor to Hollywood, California is the legendary Walk of Fame. It's part of the city's history and best of all, free.

Venezuela's cuisine is relatively unknown outside of the country, but taste an Arepa and you'll be likely to plan a trip.

An overview of the structure and function of an angiosperms' root system, stem and leaves, and flowering plant's adaptations to their environment.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has released the listing of celebrities and entertainment icons who will be receiving stars on the Walk of Fame for 2010.