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About 20 years ago, Omaha gardener Wayne Fitzhugh had planted a few cactuses in an area of his Dundee yard, in a plot he called wasted space. He’s been adding ...
The Opuntia genus, known as prickly pear cactus, is gaining national appeal for being rich in minerals, dietary fiber and other nutrients.
If you're looking to broaden your fruit horizons beyond the quotidien, consider the many ways to eat prickly pears. Also known as cactus pear, this delectable desert fruit grows on shrub-size ...
Sabra [n.] — slang for an Israeli born in Israel. Like the prickly pear cactus it’s named for: sharp, blunt, and defensive on ...
Climate-smart crop shows early success The prickly pear is a highly nutritious, water-efficient fodder crop that many Namibian farmers already use to boost animal feed in dry conditions. Otis Daniels ...
It’s not just clams, quahogs and coffee milk: the Rhode Island capital has an increasingly diverse culinary scene.
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The Sonoran Desert is alive with flavor and healing.That’s the spirit behind Desert Magic, a new one-night event we’re ...
There's something just a little bit off about Pricklee's flavors. But the original prickly pear? Friends, that one is *solid.
WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips and discuss an event taking place this weekend. Chris Vasilakis and Ray Jorgensen from the Cactus & ...
Not only are plants great decorative items in our home, but they're also great for our health.