Cacti are known for their prickly exterior. But not so much for their flowers - except for Christmas cactus, of course.

By KATRINA BRANDON HIDDEN away within the Gippsland hills is an agave americana (century or half-century plant) that only [..

The recent weeks of warm summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants such as succulents and cacti. These structural plants provide an architectural form that thrive in ...