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It's getting hot in here! I may not live in the desert, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a little cacti around my home. But where does one begin? There are so many varieties to choose from and they all offer something a little different. So tell me, do you think you can name each of these prickly plants? Question 1 of 5What is the name of this cactus? Cholla cactus Canary cactus Read more
Cacti may be prickly plants, but when grown in numbers, they have a dynamic, architectural quality that creates a miniature ornamental landscape. For those of you with black thumbs, they make great indoor houseplants, as they require little watering. Do you own any? Do You Have Any Cacti at Home? Yes! I'm crazy for cacti! No cacti in my crib. Read more
If a cactus could ever look cute, JackRabbit has devised a means to that end with the Cactus Picnic Napkin Set, a set of four 10-by-12-inch handmade napkins screen printed with a grid of perky green cacti. I can't think of a better occasion to debut these prickly succulents than a backyard barbecue — or perhaps a Park(ing) Day picnic. While the weather is still warming up here in San Francisco, Read more
The Arizona Republic's article "Drama in the Desert" outlines the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix's structural transformation, which, for over 50 years, had been housed in an aluminum framework. Now, the gorgeous succulents and cacti are displayed under 28-foot-tall arched canopies. "We wanted a space that would be interesting — a wow factor — to locals as well as visitors," said Elaine Read more
If you are getting bored with the same old fruits and veggies you're eating with your five-a-day plan, then you may want to start learning about some more unusual items that you may want to add to your diet now and again. The FDC's Fruit & Vegetable of the Month Club is a great reference for trying out new stuff. There is a new featured fruit or vegetable each month complete with a recipe. Read more
Get gorgeous from the inside out with these beauty-boosting foods — The Fashion Spot Mutiny: Hillary Clinton's staff rebels against her scrunchie phase — The Cut Here's how to give your makeup a Spring cleaning — Styleite All the dirt on dry shampoo — Stylelist Watch how this stylist created Emmy Rossum's crown of braids — InStyle DIY: learn to do this cactus nail art — Refinery Read more
When you conjure up an idea of what you think the Easter Bunny looks like, do you imagine it to be wearing geo-shaped sunglasses, sky-high Nicholas Kirkwood heels, and a polka-dotted silk scarf? We didn't either. But thanks to Vogue's supercute idea and a chic crew of imaginative minds, we've spotted 19 Easter rabbits that prove that even a children's character can be at the cusp of cutting-edge Read more
One of the perks of Summer is that all sorts of produce, commonplace and unusual, start to appear out of nowhere. Case in point: nopales, or cactus pads, have showed up in Northern California markets. Pronounced "noh-pah-lays", these vegetables are the leaves of the Nopal or prickly pear cactus. They're not only edible but possess a mellow flavor that's similar to that of green beans. Keep Read more
See the hot campaign that crowned Rihanna sexiest ad of the year Michael Jordan is engaged! Brad Goreski's latest fashionable gig Details on Wynonna Judd's holiday engagement to Cactus Moser Kourtney Kardashian talks about her pregnancy diet Joey Lawrence shares his family Christmas card Sinead O'Connor explains why she ended her marriage after 16 days Airport style stars of the year Read more
Of all the traditional holiday florals — paperwhites, Christmas cactus, and holly to name but a few — amaryllis are my runaway favorite. One of the reasons I adore them is that you can force them to bloom year after year, so that $10 bulb you bought can turn into a great investment if you care for it properly. And while you can buy amaryllis in the traditional red, there are plenty of other Read more
