How to Grow and Care For Holly

How to Grow and Care For Holly

  Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas. In the spirit of the season, we are going to examine how to care for a popular Christmas plant, Holly. Holly, known for its bright red berries and glossy green leaves, is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western...
How to Grow and Care for Poinsettias

How to Grow and Care for Poinsettias

  Poinsettias are a popular holiday plant, known for their bright red and green foliage. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they have been cultivated for centuries. The plant was named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States...
Why is a Christmas Cactus a Great Legacy Gift?

Why is a Christmas Cactus a Great Legacy Gift?

  Imagine a gift that with the proper love and care can survive for decades or longer? No, I am not suggesting gifting someone a tortoise or parrot. These animals require an investment of time and finances. You can’t go on vacation without ensuring someone...
Should I Replant My Real Christmas Tree?

Should I Replant My Real Christmas Tree?

Every Christmas season growing up, we visited the Lion’s Club Christmas tree lot at Foodland, our local grocery store. A fire burned in a metal drum to warm the attendants, and the smell of pine and smoke filled the air. When choosing our tree, we considered the...
Why Plant Columnar Apple Trees?

Why Plant Columnar Apple Trees?

We shelled out over $300 on 6 columnar apple trees, which prompted me to ask about cheaper alternatives. As my husband reminds me over and over, sometimes the most frugal option is not the cheapest. We have to account for our design plans, our goals and our time....