A seasonally inspired stream for the curious, but distracted. Let us know what you think. By The New York Times Rest your head and you could miss an echinopsis flower. Some varieties bloom and wilt in ...

Usually when you see flowers bloom, it’s a beautiful, almost hypnotic phenomenon. It’s not exactly that poetic with cactuses though. Though the flowers themselves are ridiculously vibrant, the ...

”Does it have flowers?” the newcomer to cactus culture often asks, meaning, ”Will it flower for me?” The answer, of course, depends on the newcomer. Many cacti are easy to raise and with proper care ...

Nowadays, it is rare to receive a letter by snail mail. You know, the old-fashioned way that mail was sent, before the advent of personal computers and e-mail. Surely you remember. Not too long ago, ...