Tom, after all these years, none of food markets have cactus pads or even much of a variety of greens. We had one that had mustard, turnip and other greens mentioned by the group...and when it closed...spring mix and collard greens are about all I can find. Hence my attempts to grow my own food to add variety .... and my frustration with growing things I know little about in a less than ideal environ. The torts sure love cactus. But because they are in pots at the moment...it presents other issues. The hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) has been easy and a prodigious flower producer almost from the time I planted it but it was one of the rare cold weather food plants I could buy locally. I ordered a banana palm...sent from CA...and with the upper 90’s heat around here...it arrived pretty much dead. Through diligence...I have gotten some new growth though finally. We had a spate of rain for a few days...but a month of drought before browned the grass and destroyed the dandelions/weeds for grazing. The info and support of the group has helped immensely...when I was discouraged because the weather was defeating all my grandiose plans. I’m trying hard to keep from making spring mix, collards and Zoomed...the only variety the torts have.
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