LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[TioBollio]

Lots of cacti lovers in this thread!

I'm actually thinking about buying her the yellow barrel.
It would have to outdoors, but I've been thinking about a garden area outside her office window, God knows we have a bird and squirrel sanctuary already.
Do you think it could thrive in SE Texas?

 

[TwoCrows]

I'm actually thinking about buying her the yellow barrel.
It would have to outdoors, but I've been thinking about a garden area outside her office window, God knows we have a bird and squirrel sanctuary already.
Do you think it could thrive in SE Texas?

If you are in the desert regions, central or southern part of Texas, Barrel Cactus will definitely survive. What part of the SE are you in? They love the blistering heat and sun. They don't survive our winters outside here in most of New Mexico, I have 2 Barrel Cacti in 2, 8inch pots, I think they are 8inch, might be 10 inch, I need to go measure them to be sure. They stay outside from spring to fall and come inside for the winter.

 

[TioBollio]

If you are in the desert regions, central or southern part of Texas, Barrel Cactus will definitely survive. What part of the SE are you in? They love the blistering heat and sun. They don't survive our winters outside here in most of New Mexico, I have 2 Barrel Cacti in 2, 8inch pots, I think they are 8inch, might be 10 inch, I need to go measure them to be sure. They stay outside from spring to fall and come inside for the winter.

Dang
Naw, we're NE of Houston, swampy with high RE.
The search has started, and will continue!

 

[TwoCrows]

I just Googled Barrel Cactus that can grow in SE Texas. Golden Barrels are a no, but possibly the Texas Barrel Cactus can grow in your area. Here is a page of Texas Cacti, you will definitely have to do your homework on this.

https://www.americansouthwest.net/plants/cacti/texas.html

Your best bet is to go to a local landscape business and ask them what they suggest, if they plant cacti, they can tell you which species is the best for your area.

 

[TioBollio]

You are truly amazing.

Yeah, kinda saw that myself.
Hey, the search is is half the prize!

 

[Sally PB]

I just turned 61, and still haven't claimed a senior discount...

I proudly took my first senior citizen discount at Goodwill. Wow, that was 8 years ago. But they start early, at age 55.

 

[TioBollio]

I proudly took my first senior citizen discount at Goodwill. Wow, that was 8 years ago. But they start early, at age 55.

I just can't seem to do it, but good for you!!!
I still say that I'm not old... but my wife reminds me how I used to navigate stairs.

 

[Sally PB]

I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life, post age 30. Definitely in better shape than my teens and 20s.

 

[TioBollio]

I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life, post age 30. Definitely in better shape than my teens and 20s.

My Missus does her morning walk, I still do my stretching.
I check the traps before sunrise, and love feeding the birds!