Christmas Roses in Bloom Soon?
Yes, hellebores (Helleborus spp. and especially the very early H. niger) are often called Christmas roses. That’s because, in mildContinue Reading
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The Best Christmas Present: Oranges!
Today, unlike my articles of recent weeks, I’m not offering you a strange tradition or a history lesson with thisContinue Reading
The Grandes Dames of the Cottage Garden
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Gardening Book of the Month: December 2023
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion. Your Happy Houseplants A one-step guide to healthy plantsContinue Reading
Taking Care of Your Christmas Plants
It’s the holiday season. Yes, I know. I also know that the whole family’s in town, that you’ve got aContinue Reading
The Best Ways to Increase Humidity for Your Houseplants
Now that you’ve understood the importance of atmospheric humidity and what’s at stake for plants, humans and our homes, byContinue Reading
Let’s celebrate horticultural inefficiency!
By Julie Boudreau Winter is well established. This morning, I savor and congratulate myself on all the tasks that IContinue Reading
How to Save the Life of Your Gift Plant
The holiday season is by far the most important time of year for the sale of flowering potted plants: poinsettias,Continue Reading
Discover the Ultimate Christmas Condiment: Cranberry Jelly.
To continue this Christmas series on iconic foods, I’ve chosen to tackle a great favorite in North America (and elsewhere,Continue Reading
How A Mild Winter Affect Our Plants?
As long as they remain mild, warmer fall and winter temperatures are actually rather beneficial to most plants. No plantContinue Reading