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1. Saguaro Cactus - Amazing Giant Cactus The majestic saguaro cactus is the largest cactus in the United States, achieving heights of up to 50 feet and weights of 6 to 8 tons. Towering over the desert floor, the majestic saguaro, scientific name Carnegiea gigantea (syn. Cereus giganteus),...
2. Texas Christmas Cards and More Send a little Texas holiday cheer with these unique Texas Christmas cards, Ornaments, and Holiday Yard Signs. Looking for more Texas gifts? Stop by my lense on Texas Tees for a great selection of Texas T-Shirts. Through December 17th at CafePress se...
3. Sonoran Desert For Families Our family recently took a trip to Tucson, Arizona to see the Sonoran Desert. One of our goals for the trip was to learn as much as possible about this unique habitat. We visited Saguaro National Park for hiking and birdwatching. The visitor's cente...
4. The Christmas Cactus One of the joys of the Christmas season is seeing my Christmas Cactus burst into bloom days before the holiday arrives. It happens ... sometimes. There have been years when it has blossomed in time for Thanksgiving and other years Valentines has pass...
5. Christmas Cactus - Schlumbergera Christmas cactus is a gret gift idea on Christmas eve, when it is in full bloom. Christmas cactus is native to Brazil and an popuar winter-flowering houseplant, the pendulous stems of Christmas cactus make it a great choice for haning baskets. This len...
6. Rare and Unique Flowers For those who love nature and gardening, nothing is more relaxing than sitting out on a warm day in your very own beautiful garden. After a hard, stressful day, sitting in your garden, enjoying the sites, sound and smells can melt the stress away. If...
7. California Desert Wildlife & Scenery The desert is much more than just barren land in the middle of nowhere...If you really take the time to look, there's much beauty to be found, from colorful flowers and plants, to gorgeous sunrises and sunsets of many different hues.
8. Baltimore's Best Gardens Although few tourists venture farther than the Inner Harbor, Baltimore has much more to offer than Camden Yards, The Science Center and the National Aquarium. Join me on a tour of Baltimore's best gardens, all of which are an easy 20 minute drive fro...
9. Palm Springs, California The Coachella Valley of California is in a incredible place to plan a relaxing, warm getaway to a reliably sunny area of the west coast. It rains here only a handful of days of the year! While it may not be directly on the beach, Palm Springs and al...
10. The Green Cathedral of South Africa Soekershof, Private Mazes & Botanical Gardens in South Africa, is everything a garden should be; a place of calmness, relaxation, contemplation and education. Not a 'botanical garden' with the banter of coffee corners, restaurants and craftshops. S...
11. A Garden in the Desert? Shortly after moving to Arizona, I met my husband online. He lived in Nebraska at the time. We spoke every night by computer and by phone. Early on, he asked me what my favorite flower is. I told him I like Gardenias because of their beautiful fragra...
12. Everything you always wanted to know about succulent and xeriscape plants Soekershof; Private Mazes & Botanical Gardens in South Africa is the original breeding place of the South African cactus trade. In one of the historical gardens the oldest cactus of South Africa (Anno 1910) is still growing strong. The gardens displa...
13. Cactus Prickley Pears The last time i EVER seen let alone ATE prickley pears, i was 17 years old! I grabbed four of them and put them in my shopping cart and headed for the cash. The cashier picked the fruit up by the clear plastic bag, looked at the weirdly and asked me...
14. Wildflowers and Plantlife in Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is filled with plants and wildflowers, particularly in the springtime, when the hills and washes are blooming with color! Winter precipitation helps considerable, nourishing the grounds and allowing delicate flowers to flou...
15. Saguaro Cactus is a Towering Giant The night blooming flowers appear April-May and the juicy red fruit matures by late June. The characteristics of the Saguaro flower are geared toward pollination by the bats: the nocturnal opening of the flowers, maturation of pollen, and the nectar...
16. All About Mesa, Arizona I lived in Mesa, Arizona for a year when I was transferred there for my job.  I can safely say that it was, and is, one of the prettiest places I have ever been to.  It had the welcoming feel of a small town, with all the advantages of a me...
17. How to Grow and Eat Prickly Pear Cactus Plants (Opuntia) Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) are useful in the landscape for dramatic impact, adding a southwestern feel to any landscape. Opuntia cactus also have edible pads and provide delicious red cactus pears.
18. Bats These wonderful nocturnal creatures help control bugs, pollinate and more. Did you know that many species of bat are threatened, endangered, going extinct? The implications of such extinction and endangerment are severe because, as with all the speci...
19. Plants you can't kill Here is a geeky plant that loves to be neglected.
20. Cool Cactus Photo Art Gifts Cacti are cool! They can survive in arid climates, have spines and fascinating daisylike flowers. Don't get them confused with other arid plants like agaves and aloes, that's like comparing apples and .... carrots! The photos featured here as photo a...