The Story Behind Christmas Holly
Common holly (Ilex aquifolium). Photo: theoriginalgarden.com Common holly (llex aquifolium) has a long history of use as a Christmas symbol.Continue Reading
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How the Christmas Cactus Came to Be
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.). Source: worldofsucculents.com An Original Story by the Laidback Gardener Once upon a time there was aContinue Reading
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How Pumpkins Became Jack-O’-Lanterns
This week thousands of people, young and old, will be carving a pumpkin for Halloween. Lit with a candle orContinue Reading
The Mystery of the Shamrock
Today, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated wherever in the world the Irish have settled… that is to say justContinue Reading