I was recently replanting my aloe and thinking about how to best add to my collection. I know you can buy bulbs and seeds for common flowers and garden varietals, and it made me wonder if...
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I've seen more and more Mezcal on the back shelf of my favorite watering hole lately. I know it's similar to tequila, and tequila is made from a succulent, but what succulent is Mezcal made from? I...
My cats will try just about anything once. I was reminded of that last Christmas when Mr. Pickles went to town on an heirloom ornament halfway up the tree. Not long after that Mr. pickles gave my...
All plants (and succulents, in particular) are known for adjusting to and overcoming the harsh climates and predators where many humans just cannot. I was reminded of this the other day when I...
Ever since I started gardening, I figured that my spiny companions were totally deer-proof. So is it true what they say? Are succulents and cacti really deer resistant? The answer is yes,...
[caption id="attachment_89" align="alignleft" width="480"] A small succulent in a tiny zen-like terrarium[/caption] I was about to order a terrarium online and it occurred to me, are terrariums...