Cactus Pear Acres

10/04/2026

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10/04/2026

Busy day finishing up the last of the seasons fresh offerings. 🫑🌶️🍅

09/22/2026

With the economy seeming more unstable by the day …. What things are you doing to save money and make ends meet?

09/20/2026

🌵 Something special is growing at Cactus Pear Acres! 🌻

We’ve been dreaming, planning, baking, canning—and working hard behind the scenes to bring **Nana’s Frugal Farmhouse** to life. Big things are coming, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Get ready for homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, butters, affordable pantry staples, recipes, canning and preserving tips, money-saving ideas, helpful apps—and plenty of old-fashioned know-how. ❤️

This is just the beginning! Follow our page and come along as we grow, create, learn, save and build something wonderful together.

**Good food. Smart savings. Simple living.**

06/06/2026

Scientists warn that we could be the very last generation to see fireflies.

The nostalgic magic of catching fireflies on warm summer nights may soon belong only to history. Scientists warn that humanity could be the last generation to witness the glowing courtship displays of these beloved beetles. Across the globe, firefly populations are experiencing rapid declines. This quiet ecological crisis is primarily driven by habitat destruction, pesticide use, rising global temperatures, and light pollution, which disrupts the dark environments they depend on to reproduce and thrive.

As crucial predators of pests and vital indicators of environmental health, the fading presence of fireflies signals a broader threat to our ecosystems. To prevent their complete disappearance, conservationists are urging immediate action, including restoring wetlands, reducing artificial nighttime lighting, and adopting sustainable agricultural practices. Without these steps, future generations may only experience the mesmerizing dance of these living stars through stories and digital screens.

source: National Geographic. Fireflies are vanishing—but you can help protect them. National Geographic.

09/19/2025

🌟 It’s Official! We are now a Certified Monarch Waystation! 🦋🌿

We’re thrilled to announce that our sanctuary is now a Monarch Waystation! Monarch Waystations are crucial havens that provide the essential resources for monarch butterflies to reproduce and sustain their incredible migration journey. 🌼✨

Stay tuned for more details in our upcoming posts as we dive into this exciting new chapter and how you can be a part of supporting these magnificent creatures! Let’s spread our wings and make a difference together! 🦋💚

09/18/2025

We’re in full swing as we wrap up the end of this year’s produce season! 🌽🥕 Despite a whirlwind of events this summer that kept us from canning, we’re now busy playing catch-up to ensure we have plenty of food all winter long. 🍲❄️

Tonight, we dehydrated the last of the cherry tomatoes 🍅—a little burst of summer sweetness to savor during the colder months. Plus, we’re already getting excited about next year’s garden plans! 🌱✨ Here’s to a fruitful harvest and even more gardening adventures ahead!

08/26/2025