Green Gift for New Year’s
There are no traditional plants for New Year’s like there are for Christmas, but it’s always interesting to offer a plant,Continue Reading
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50 Houseplants That Don’t Mind Dry Air
Dry air is a major problem for houseplants in the winter… and indeed, any indoor plant (seedlings, cuttings, etc.). WhenContinue Reading
Jerusalem Cherry or Winter Cherry
(Solanum pseudocapsicum, syn. S. capsicastrum) No, it’s not a cherry (Prunus), but a member of the Solanaceae (tomato) family. This beautiful plant fromContinue Reading
How Rosemary Got Its Name: A Christmas Legend
When the star of Bethlehem appeared in the sky at the birth of Jesus, all the plants were given theContinue Reading
Christmas Plants Around the World
The most popular Christmas plant in North America is certainly the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). There is scarcely a store thatContinue Reading
The Trendiest Fruit: The Seedless Avocado!
They are already in Marks & Spencer stores throughout Britain: seedless avocados. And they’re oh so trendy! They’re calling themContinue Reading
The Two Plants of the Magi
You probably remember the story of the Magi, the wise men who brought the baby Jesus three gifts: gold, frankincenseContinue Reading
Keep Plants Away From Heat Sources
Today’s blog is a simple one. Don’t place your plants where they are exposed to extreme heat, such as nearContinue Reading
When Gift Wrap Kills!
You’ve found just the perfect plant to offer as a hostess gift. You take it to the checkout and theyContinue Reading
Golden Monterey Cypress: for Christmas and Beyond
In the period leading up to the holidays, almost every garden center sells little pots of a small upright, columnarContinue Reading