As the mid-morning sun bathes the town of Biancavilla, in the Sicilian countryside, Giovanni Bua seems to be in a bit of a ...

One of his prize possessions is a prickly-pear cactus he developed which has highly unusual red-and-white, bi-coloured blooms. Cactus enthusiasts south of the border have offered varieties in trade.

Among them are prickly pears, or opuntia, of which there are hundreds of varieties, about 100 growing in New Mexico. As well as the familiar deep red or purple fruit, there are varieties with ...

Inside the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House, there will be programming for farmers, ranchers and gardeners including "Best Prickly Pear Varieties to Grow in Central New Mexico" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p ...

Goetze: Cacti's root systems enable them to exploit any rainfall, and their spines and glochids provide defense and help them ...

Margaritas: "Prickly pear purée makes a delicious base for margaritas, adding a subtle sweetness and fruity flavor," Quiñones says. Jones suggests using tequila blanco in this refreshing cocktail.

Inside the Gutiérrez-Hubbell House, there will be programming for farmers, ranchers and gardeners including "Best Prickly Pear Varieties to Grow in Central New Mexico" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p ...