High Desert resident Chris Jackson recommends keeping plants covered up during hard frost ... they do much better with planting protection techniques like cold frames and mulch.

Able to survive for long periods without water, this desert plant makes a great houseplant for forgetful gardeners.

Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions there. Some deserts are among the planet ...