This fruit often is described as a cross between a watermelon and bubblegum, and can be found on the side of Southwestern highways. It's the prickly pear. The fruit and its nopales (the fleshy, ...

It’s called Pima Prickly Park — and it’s an ideal place to see prickly plants at their colorful best in May. The 7.4-acre park, at 3500 W. River Road, is a wonderland of cacti and desert trees that ...

Sweet and colorful Prickly Pear Syrup is simple to make and is great for use in cocktails, lemonade, cakes, and frostings. While I’ve had prickly pear syrup before I’ve never seen a prickly pear in my ...

Cactus water is the latest drink to hit the natural beverage market, alongside other plant-based drinks like coconut water and aloe vera juice. Most cactus waters are made by squeezing the juice from ...

Connecticut and the Trust for Public Land have reached an agreement to purchase a 1,000 property in the Connecticut River Valley to be used for preservation. The property, called The Preserve, is home ...

Question: I recently bought my first home in Santa Rosa. The backyard has a prickly pear cactus that’s about 6 feet tall. Since it’s the first time I’ve owned one, can you share information about it ...

Prickly pear oil is not an essential oil. Instead, it’s commonly used as a carrier oil to dilute more potent essential oils, or simply on its own to boost skin health. Prickly pear cacti, also called ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The prickly pear cactus is a landscape staple here in Texas, officially declared the state plant back in the 1990s. It’s a charismatic part of the Southwest terrain and serves as home ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...