The City Gardener: Prickly but pleasing cacti  | Unpublished
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Author: Paul Welch
Publication Date: February 19, 2026 - 09:24

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The City Gardener: Prickly but pleasing cacti 

February 19, 2026
If you love having growing things in your home but just can’t seem to keep houseplants alive, try growing a few cacti.   This under-appreciated plant actually grows best when it’s pretty much left alone. Just give it plenty of sun, water it once or twice a month, keep it away from drafts – and it might just […]


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