Bringing Nature Indoors for a Hygge Holiday Season
Tips For Finding The Perfect Christmas Tree
Dear Santa: Sustainable Gift Ideas For The Eco-Friendly Gardener
The Dark Side Of Poinsettias And Awesome Alternatives For The Holidays
Plant Of The Month: The Christmas Rose Blooms During The Year’s Darkest Days
Merry & Bright: Turning The Garden Into A Holiday Treat
The Unconventional And Eco-Friendly Holiday Tree
Green Tips For The Christmas Holidays And Beyond
This weekend, my hubby and I are taking our three kids to a German Christmas market not far from where we live. From the lights and Christmas carols to the German fare and handmade goodies for sale, we’re looking forward to doing something festive while supporting local this holiday season. The pandemic has hit small […]
New Holiday Tradition: Potted Christmas Conifers
It’s that time of the year again — a time when millions of families rush out to pick a holiday tree to decorate, only to throw it out after a few weeks. The other common alternative is a plastic tree bound for the same pile of trash. With an ever-increasing knowledge of the environmental impacts […]
A Very Merry Plant-Based Holiday
What will you be serving up this holiday season? Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and ringing in the New Year, traditional feasts are plentiful and hearty. But with food prices rising around the world, festive meals will be more expensive than ever before. A turducken (a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken) may not be the most economical […]
Christmas: The Most Wonderful and Wasteful Time Of The Year
Andy Williams sang it best, in my opinion. For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But it also happens to be the most wasteful time of the year. By a long shot. North Americans throw away 25% more trash over the holiday season than they do in other months. […]
Do You Like ‘Em Real Or Fake? The Heated Christmas Tree Debate
It’s a debate that has been dividing people for years. The arguments can get so heated families have sometimes torn apart. OK… that might be an exaggeration. But there are some strong opinions out there about whether real or fake Christmas trees are best. Those who prefer the real deal love the natural look. The […]
Christmas Tree Shortage Has Prices Skyrocketing
It looks like the trends of living greener and eating cleaner are finding a place in the holiday season. Environmentally conscious millennials are giving Christmas tree farmers a much-needed boost by choosing to buy natural and locally grown trees. That’s according to recent data released by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and Square Inc. […]