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Inside The Huntington’s Extraordinary Succulent Garden
Fifteen years ago, if you had asked me about the plants in my yard, I probably could have named one or two. But as I’ve grown older, with a family and a home of my own, I’ve started paying more attention to the living things around me. Over that time, I’ve developed a particular fascination with succulents. The sheer diversity of their forms, colors, patterns and textures blows me away. I’ve long thought James Cameron could create an incredible alien world simply by studying succulent plants. What fascinates me most is how these plants survive. Succulents have evolved remarkable strategies to
May 13, 2026
It’s Going to Be a Sharky Summer. Here’s Why That’s Okay.
Juvenile great white shark off the coast of California (Photo: Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab) At the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab , which is landlocked though just a short drive from the beach, the vibe is part messy garage, part frontier science. A kiddie-po
May 6, 2026
One of the best birding spots in America is in the San Gabriel Mountains
Bear Divide, newly discovered, is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see thousands of birds migrating during daylight hours.
Apr 28, 2026