Something Else than a Poinsettia for Christmas, Please!
The poinsettia, it is well known, is THE star of the holiday season and I admit it, every year, IContinue Reading
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2023: Year of the Amaryllis
The Amaryllis you decorate your home with during the winter holidays is a Hippeastrum. A member of the genus Amaryllidaceae, Hippeastrum bulbsContinue Reading
A “Real” Christmas Tree
Want to avoid buying a Christmas tree only to throw it away? You could buy a “living” Christmas tree. AContinue Reading
Christmas Plants Around the Globe
Christmas plants differ according to region. Source; laidbackgardener.blog By Larry Hodgson The most popular Christmas plant in North America isContinue Reading
Gardening Books: The Ideal Christmas Gift for Gardeners
By Larry Hodgson It is well known that gardeners garden in the summer … and learn over the winter. Indeed,Continue Reading
Tips for Making Your Poinsettia Shine Through the Season and Beyond
Ask the Experts about Poinsettias!
Holiday Plant Hangover
Ill.: favpng.com, clipartlibrary.com, stickpng.com, pikpng & klipartz.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog It’s early afternoon and you’ve just barely crawled of bed. YouContinue Reading
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherimma) is pretty much the floral symbol of Christmas throughout the Northern Hemisphere these days,Continue Reading
When Poinsettias Lose Their Leaves
There are many reasons why poinsettias start to lose leaves. Photo: .gardeningwithsurgicalprecision.com I’ve received several emails recently from gardeners struggling withContinue Reading
How to Tell a Fir From a Spruce
When looking for the perfect Christmas tree, it can be helpful to know the difference between a spruce and aContinue Reading