Plants and creatures

Blackberries can be found on Bramble bushes. Blackberries contain many nutrients including potassium, magnesium and calcium. They also are a good source of vitamins (A, C, E and B vitamins. They are also a rich source of anthocyanins (powerful antioxidants).

Opuntia hystricina v  ursina  polyacantha    Porcupine Prickly Pear, Hedgehog Prickly Pear Many Synonyms:  Opuntia polyacantha erinacea  Opuntia polyacantha arenaria  Opuntia polyacantha polyacantha  Opuntia polyacantha hystricina

Cereus peruvianus monstruosa Many synonyms Cereus peruvianus   monstrose Cereus peruvianus   monstruoso Cactus  peruvianus  var. monstruosus

Bees gorging on globe artichoke The bees seem to love this plant. If you have flowers with seed pods you can leave them out for the birds. If you have time visit  https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

pollinators - All kinds of insects pollinating plants Pollinators: Many different kinds of insects and birds visit flowers and trees. They seek nectar, pollen and sometimes also to lay eggs on the plants. There are many pollinators of plants and trees. Bees, wasps, common houseflies, bluebottles, birds, moths, gnats, mosquitos and butterflies are examples of pollinators. Bees are probably the best known pollinators.

Mammillaria polythele Mammillaria polythele endemic to Mexico. Mammillaria polythele is a cactus in the genus Mammillaria. Usually found as solitary plants. Cylindrical in shape, with an erect stem. The color is dark green to blue green. Please visit Cactus Realm for many cactus plant and other plants and creatures videos. Many gardening tips. https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm.

Aloe aristata  - Torch Plant Aloe aristata Torch Plant Evergreen succulent Perennial Grows easily in well drained soil - enjoys sunshine. Can be propagated by seed or from offsets which grow from the plant.