Bringing Nature Indoors for a Hygge Holiday Season
Tips For Finding The Perfect Christmas Tree
The Dark Side Of Poinsettias And Awesome Alternatives For The Holidays
Merry & Bright: Turning The Garden Into A Holiday Treat
Good Reads That Will Make Your Thumb Greener And Your Holiday Brighter
The holidays are for getting together with friends and family (when the health situation allows), but it’s also important to take time for ourselves and get some serious r&r. So slow down and read something! These five excellent gardening books will boost your spirits and maybe even make your thumb a little greener too. Hi Cacti: […]
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 […]
Give The Gift Of Plants This Holiday Season
Homemade Seed Packets This gift takes some planning, but gardeners who think of doing it at the end of the growing season will undoubtedly spread some joy come the holidays. Who wouldn’t love receiving packets of seeds saved from your garden? Select seeds from a variety of plants that attract different pollinators to the yard. […]
‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias
With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during the holiday season! Fun Facts Interestingly enough, what most people believe to be the plant’s flowers are actually red-colored bracts or modified leaves; the actual flowers are the tiny yellow buds resembling stamens. If you […]
Best “Grow Your Own” Books to read over the Holidays
With all the Holiday commotion what better time is there to escape for a few hours and indulge in one of your favorite subjects, Grow Your Own. These books cover almost all aspects of maintaining a healthy, organic, garden – indoors or out. I know that I’m going to use my time off to catch up on the reading I […]