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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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A chestnut and white paint horse side by side from the riders' point of view.

A Horse Bromance

Horses, like people, don’t always like each other. Some nip, kick, and rear at another horse they aren’t fond of. This can make for challenging

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