Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

If you're looking for a low-care houseplant that looks great, doesn't drop leaves, and doesn't need a ton of water or care, then you're probably in the market for a cactus! The best part of a cactus ...

One of the pleasures of the colder months is the opportunity to plan next year’s garden while staying inside where it’s warm. If you are thinking about adding something new to your landscape, why not ...

Growing cacti from seed is relatively easy, though it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for them to start growing. Since cacti can live for a long time, it’s definitely a worthwhile ...

DENVER (CBS4) - A German cactus collector arrested at Denver International Airport faces charges for taking more than just photos of the prickly plant. U.S. Fish and Wildlife officers arrested Simon ...

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A whole year time-lapse of growing a cactus plant from a seed. A cactus seed was chosen randomly from a mix varieties pack.

Our region’s cacti are adapted to dry, hot conditions and thrive where many plants cannot. Cacti have lost their leaves and developed fleshy, photosynthetic stems containing water-storing pulp. Cactus ...

Thirty-one percent of cactus species are threatened with extinction, according to the first comprehensive, global assessment of the species group. This places cacti among the most threatened taxonomic ...