The unusually vigorous Agave tequilana ‘Weber Azul’ is by far the most popular variety for tequila production. Among the best desert plants, there are also many other species and varieties ...

When produced in a traditional manner, mezcal is more than just a simple distillation of agave. It reflects generations of focus on these unique and impressive plants. As opposed to tequila ...

“I used to say we’re in our infancy,” said Craig Reynolds, the founding director of the California Agave Council, who first ...

If you’ve heard of tequila, it might be time to introduce you to its smokier cousin, mezcal. With Cinqo de Mayo around the ...

Among the diverse flora of Mexico, few plants are as iconic and culturally significant as the agave, specifically the blue ...

We found some small options if you want to be subtle, like succulents and an agave plant — in general, plants that naturally have firm, waxy leaves make good faux foliage candidates, so ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

Agave Heritage Festival kicked off Thursday at Mission Garden, a site on Tucson’s west side believed to be one of the oldest ...

Every spring, the students and staff at the Mendocino College Horticulture Department offer the most comprehensive plant sale ...