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multigraincracker

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1. Cactus isn't just for those in the SW.

Reply to Tanuki (Original post)

Sat Oct 23, 2021, 06:01 AM

Oct 2021

Some 40 years ago I found some Prickly Pear Cactus growing wild in a cemetery near Big Rapids in Central Michigan. I ended up growing it when I use to live in Detroit. No problem, it's easy to grow.
Great plant for your yard and very healthy to eat the flowers,leaves, stems and fruit.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/prickly-pear-cactus/faq-20057771

Also looks nice and keeps animals out of your garden and people away from your windows.

Thanks. This has reminded me to start some this year.

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BLM offering 1400 cactus and yucca plants for sale Nov. 13 and 14 [View all] Tanuki Oct 2021 OP

Cactus isn't just for those in the SW. multigraincracker Oct 2021 #1

Indeed. I live in Nashville, and I often see robust prickly pears Tanuki Oct 2021 #2

This will probably drive some RW nut jobs over the edge ToxMarz Oct 2021 #3

I know the difference Roy Rolling Oct 2021 #4

I thought it was too at first glance ToxMarz Oct 2021 #5

Me too Demovictory9 Oct 2021 #6

It's great that they do that. K&R n/t ms liberty Oct 2021 #7

Yes, it's such a better solution than letting all those wonderful plants Tanuki Oct 2021 #8

The more I think about this, the more I wish it would catch on all over the country. Tanuki Oct 2021 #9