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Coastal Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia littoralis)
Prickly pear cacti are a common sight when hiking in the Southern California chaparral above Laguna Beach. They have been used for centuries as food, medicine and dyes.
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Hardy Prickly Pear Cactus for Northern Gardens
Opunita humifusa is an eastern prickly pear cactus. This North American native perennial is an excellent drought tolerant choice for growing in a sustainable garden.
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Mango and Prickly Pear Sorbet with Dark Rum
This recipe uses prickly pear cactus fruit and a fresh mango puree. The sorbet is enhanced with a little dark rum and uses a food processor instead of an ice cream maker.
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The Benefits of Cooking with Prickly Pears
This fruit is popular in the Southwest regions of the US and in Mexico. The prickly pear has a figgish flavor and brings both a beautiful color to recipes and nutrients.
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Opuntias; The Prickly-Pears and Chollas
Our spiney friends are easy to grow and better than roses!
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Dyeing with Prickly Pear
How to use prickly pear fruit for natural dyeing to obtain the traditional Native American red color.
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Incongruous Cactus Flowers
Is there anything more incongruous than a prickly cactus in the middle of barren, dusty desert, covered with flowers? Think of it. A cactus with flowers, and often brightly colored flowers at that.
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Margarita Recipe Variations
The classic Margarita is one of the most popular tequila cocktails, but why stick to basics when there are so many delicious fruity variations?
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Cooking with Edible Plants
Planning an adventurous dinner with wild greens is easy. With a little initiative, luck and a good field guide you can save money and eat healthy for less.
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Colorado Cactus
Yes, we do have cacti in Colorado. From the lowest, dry places you can find and well up into the mountains, you need to watch your step or you might run into one. You might also see some exotic flowers crowning their thorns. And, do you know what is the most endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you.
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Part II-Minor Fruits for the Home Garden
This continues a series on unusual fruits that are suitable for the home garden.
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Plant Families: Cactaceae
And then there's the Cactus Family. We're all familiar with it, even if we've never actually walked among cacti in the wild. They are the tall prickly things that grow in cowboy movies, framing coyotes howling at the full moon as it rises in a lavender dusk sky. They scoff at nature's harshest weather, baking in the hot desert sun, and slumbering in the arid chill of night. They are rugged, primitive and exotic. Cacti are survivors.
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Food Festivals of Italy: Book Review
The range of food festivals in Italy is astonishing. This new book looks at 50 of them - and gives you 100 delicious recipes that you can try at home.
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Halloween Cocktail Recipes
Halloween has become one of the most popular party holidays of the year. Enjoy these adult cocktails at your party!
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Wild Fruit Plates
Well, I've written about salads in the wild and I've written about starches, how about fruit?
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Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch
The Millennium Resort Scottsdale serves Prickly Pear Margaritas at the poolside Cool Coyote Cabana Bar. After golf, tennis, and shopping relax with a drink at sunset.
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When the Prairie Blooms
1995 was a sweet, wet, bountiful year on the prairie east of my home. It's a wonderful year when the prairie blooms, one worth telling about.
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Absolut Pears Vodka Recipes
In early 2007, Absolut Vodka introduced new Absolut Pears, a premium pear flavored vodka - the first of its kind.
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Edible Desert Gardens
There are many plants that are beautiful, produce edible fruit (or are edible themselves) and grow well in desert gardens.
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Exotic Fruit of Ecuador
Ecuador produces some wonderful exotic fruit. Here are some you won't find at home!
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Finding Vegan Frozen Treats
Being vegan doesn't have to mean missing out on frozen summer fare; there are plenty of options to cool off with, even on the sunniest of days.
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HOLIDAY GIFTBOOKS FOR GARDENERS
Whatever the gardener's interest, there's a book that makes the perfect holiday gift.
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INDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR FRUIT GARDENERS
Start plants from seed, spend some time in the greenhouse, try some new recipes. Fruit gardeners can find worthwhile ways to occupy the winter months.
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Nopal Cactus Fruit Relieves Pain, Inflammation
Prickly Pear Nopal Cactus superfruit Opuntia Ficus Indica uniquely contains all 24 known betalains, a rare class of potent healing anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
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Desert Plants and Wildlife
You may not want wildlife munching on your garden, but putting some native plants outside the garden helps feed them and keep them out.
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Nutrition From The Wilds
Gathering new Spring plants has been a human tradition since time began. In modern times, it is a ritual that few have experienced. It is so much "easier" to go to the store, but what experiences are lost. Get in touch with what nature offers you and your family freely - and packed with nutrition!
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Plants of the Grand Canyon
There are many species of plants that survive in the arid, desert environment of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, which may be seen from river to rim.
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Succulent Plants for Hot, Dry Climates
Succulents are water retaining plants which can survive in hot and arid conditions; most common succulents are cacti but succulent species include other plants too.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson (incl. slide program)
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Hard to Kill Houseplants
Low maintenance houseplants are hard to kill, and thrive with little attention. These are the best types of houseplants for homes with either low sun or a lot of sun.
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My Fairy Meadow-The Glade
On one of my walks in the woods, I came upon a rocky opening ablaze with wildflowers. As I stood gazing at the enchanting vision, I thought for a moment that it was a mirage!
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Exploring Utah's Canyonlands National Park
Canyonland's Needles district, named for its red and white pinnacles, is a hiking, backpacking, and sight-seeing paradise located in a remote corner of Southeastern Utah.
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Hike in Sedona for Red Rock Canyon Views
From an easy stroll to an elevated climb, numerous hiking trails offer a chance to get close to Sedona's signature red rock formations that surround the area.
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Homemade Italian Cherry Pie
If you want some delicious homemade cherry pie, try this recipe for Cherry Crostata. A crostata is a sweet Italian tart: basically a pie with a lattice pastry top.
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Meals in Mexico
Called desayuno, breakfast in Mexico consists of coffee and bread. However, a lush brunch or almuerzo is often enjoyed.
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Miniature Desert Gardens
You can build your own miniature desert garden, bring it indoors in the winter, and enjoy it all year long.
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Miraval Life in Balance Resort, AZ
The Miraval Life in Balance Resort, featured on the Oprah Show, is one of Tucson, Arizona's top destination spas. Plan your spa vacation today.
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Planning a Native American Vacation in Phoenix
Today travelers are looking for meaningful, educational travel in addition to fun, sun and relaxation. In Phoenix, that means putting a Native American spin on any visit
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Sicily's Food & Wine, Healthy Mediterranean Diet
Reputed for its gorgeous produce, culinary skills and rich cultural past, Sicily enjoys a healthy Mediterranean diet with a few treats for good measure.
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Texas Landscapes - Gardening in the Southwest
Water is precious in the West Texas desert. Growing native plants not only offers beauty, but provides water conservation because the plants are adapted to conditions.
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Bio-control of Pests and Diseases, I
Biological control involves controlling pests to maintain a natural balance in a ecosystem. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
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Cactus Lesson Plans for Science at Home
Buy cactus plants for homeschool science lessons. Cholla jumping cactus, cactus flowers and hoodia cactus make interesting study subjects.
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Cinco De Mayo Activities for Children
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Battle of Puebla, May 5th, 1862. On that day a small Mexican battalion won over a French invasion by Napoleon's army.
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Climate, Extinction, and Mesoamerica
In Mesoamerican civilization, two important events were the extinction of megafauna, and the adoption of agriculture and sedentary life. But how are they connected?
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Cottage Garden in the City
Stop the car! I see flowers! Cottage gardens enliven the city landscape like no other garden style. Walk with me and enjoy photos of some of Baltimore's charming and exuberant cottage gardens in June.
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Dog-Friendly Texas Hill Country Hikes
Hiking offers one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors, and a dog is great company on the trail.
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DYEING: Temperatures and dye baths
Dye bath temperatures should seldom be very high. Many dyes process without the use of heat all! Check out this informative article.
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Grotto of the Great Mother
The Grotta di Matromania is the only major Capri grotto that is accessible on foot. Deep in Capri's rugged hinterland, it was the setting for pagan observances.
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Hike Laguna Bowl to Water Tank Road, California
This ridge hike in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach, California boasts impressive ocean views.
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis accounts for more than 80% of all occupational skin disorders, though it can occur in anyone exposed to irritant substances.
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