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Harvesting and Using Prickly Pear

Harvesting and Using Prickly Pear

*Please note that you may need a permit to harvest native plants. Ripe prickly pear fruits If you've ever traveled through the American Southwest, you've likely seen them: The majestic...

Harvesting and Using Prickly Pear

*Please note that you may need a permit to harvest native plants. Ripe prickly pear fruits If you've ever traveled through the American Southwest, you've likely seen them: The majestic...

Cacti of Arizona's Deserts

Cacti of Arizona's Deserts

  Saguaro Cacti stand against a clear view of the Milky Way   When you visit Arizona or decide to make it your permanent home, you will undoubtedly be overwhelmed...

Cacti of Arizona's Deserts

  Saguaro Cacti stand against a clear view of the Milky Way   When you visit Arizona or decide to make it your permanent home, you will undoubtedly be overwhelmed...

Horse Hair Pottery

Horse Hair Pottery

When it comes to Native American pottery, the American Southwest is a mecca. Whatever kind of pottery you're into - Mata Ortiz, Horsehair, Acoma - you'll find it in the...

Horse Hair Pottery

When it comes to Native American pottery, the American Southwest is a mecca. Whatever kind of pottery you're into - Mata Ortiz, Horsehair, Acoma - you'll find it in the...

KOKOPELLI: The Flute Player

KOKOPELLI: The Flute Player

Each state has its own symbol that is synonymous with the state; maybe it's the image from their flag or the state flower. In Arizona, that symbol is neither on...

KOKOPELLI: The Flute Player

Each state has its own symbol that is synonymous with the state; maybe it's the image from their flag or the state flower. In Arizona, that symbol is neither on...

Los Seris & The Story of Ironwood Carvings

Los Seris & The Story of Ironwood Carvings

The story of the original palo fierro carvers is a fascinating one. Many groups of people native to Mexico lived there before and during the Spanish invasion. One group was...

Los Seris & The Story of Ironwood Carvings

The story of the original palo fierro carvers is a fascinating one. Many groups of people native to Mexico lived there before and during the Spanish invasion. One group was...

Morenci Magic: Spotlight on Morenci Turquoise

Morenci Magic: Spotlight on Morenci Turquoise

At the Pickle Barrel Trading Post, we've written extensively researched blogs for our website and we've posted photos with descriptive copy to social media regarding the extraordinary appeal and desirability...

Morenci Magic: Spotlight on Morenci Turquoise

At the Pickle Barrel Trading Post, we've written extensively researched blogs for our website and we've posted photos with descriptive copy to social media regarding the extraordinary appeal and desirability...