Q: I have Indian cacti and each year they grow flowers that have a bulb or fruit coming from the pads about 3 inches tall. I have been told that these bulbs make great jams. Is this true and, if so, ...

Shawn Jadrnicek had long loved prickly pear cactus for its tasty fruit, so when he heard the plant could also be used as animal fencing, he was curious. After first creating a pen for his own backyard ...

The first flush of nopalitos, or prickly pear cactus stems, are multiplying at a succulent near you. A popular vegetable while in season -- usually from early spring into fall -- it's a staple for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eat cactus? For people living in Mexico and the Southwest, the answer is a resounding yes. Nopal, also known as the prickly pear ...

CHICAGO — The formulation of plant-forward foods focuses on whole food nutrition rather than mimicking meat or dairy. Marketers seeking nutrient-dense, sustainable crops to differentiate are finding ...