Q: Why do some of my Christmas cactuses develop a woody stem that eventually rots and falls off? We don’t overwater them. A couple of them will develop the woody stems. I usually break them off, save ...

You can prune your Christmas cactus plants anytime from the time they finish blooming up until about May. Prune the plants as much as you need to in order to keep them the size you prefer.

The area that is now Joshua Tree National Park wasn’t always a desert. During the Great Ice Age, also known as the ...

I like to write articles about plants that happen to be blooming when it’s my turn to write. This time I decided to write ...

Cactus, known scientifically as Schlumbergera bridgessii, is a beloved holiday plant celebrated for its stunning blooms that brighten up the winter months. Originating from the rainforests of Brazil, ...

I don’t know if there’s anything to this or not (usually not, I guess), but it was a pleasure to catch the Saturday matinee of “Cactus Flower” at the State Lake. The audience didn’t merely like it; it ...

including Joshua Trees, cactus, and often climbers sending the rock walls throughout the valley. 🏜️ Why I Love It: Lots of wildflowers in season, big rocks, and the chance to add on mileage.

It’s never too early to plan how and when to dispose of this year’s Christmas tree. Though the festive holiday is barely behind us, you will want to plan to ensure you know where and when you ...

When the time comes to send the Christmas tree to the curb, there’s a good chance someone will pick it up, for free. No matter how dry or bare, these trees are wanted. They’re prized not for ...

Cactus Jack Foundation ... Two-year-old Aire had decked out his traditional green fir tree with silver baubles, along with countless mini-train figurines. He added twinkling white lights to ...

In 2018, the Associated Press reported that a family in Phoenix built their Christmas tree from a cactus skeleton. They called it a "Phoenix Christmas tree." Every year, Fayetteville, Arkansas ...