Australia's emerging agave industry is attracting interest from distillers, farmers and scientists who believe the spiky plant could transform everything from tequila production to sustainable ...

A new crop of farmers and entrepreneurs are planting agave, drought-tolerant plants that tap into a long regional history. A resort north of Phoenix and a nano-distillery in Bisbee are experimenting ...

SEQUIM — Isobel Johnston’s agave plant is about to go to new heights, blooming into a towering sight to see along Fifth Avenue in Sequim. A new stalk emerged recently from the nearly 30-year-old plant ...

'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. (AP) — 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 ...

This is the time of the year when agaves bloom. Let’s review how they propagate. Agaves are popular plants for gardeners because of their range of sizes, colors and leaf forms. I have been collecting ...

After nearly 30 years of waiting, two agave plants on the CU Boulder campus are having their moment in the sun. 1380 30th St. No public parking on site. The plants, which adorn an outdoor garden near ...