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A treasure chest half-buried in the sand of a desert.

Desert Treasures

This fall, I’ve been enjoying the splash of yellow in my yard. Most of the plants are dried and faded, sandy tan like the desert

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A barrel cactus crowned with rows of bright yellow fruits.

Cacti Tasting Notes

With the winter rains, the barrel cacti were particularly plump this spring. The common name is the fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii). This barrel-shaped cactus

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