Composting can be extremely beneficial for the environment and very rewarding for you ... or not. Read More
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Did you find an orange in the toe of your Christmas stocking? That custom has a long and interesting history. Read More
Christmas Eve traditions are different around the world and Peru has an interesting and sweet one about chocolate. Read More
No less an authority than Michael Dirr (author of Manual of Woody Plants, amongst many others), refers to the doublefile viburnum as "a classy shrub". Read More
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Monday, December 21st is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of our winter. Read More
Poinsettias are a familiar Christmas decoration and there is so much to learn about this iconic plant. Read More
During the coronavirus pandemic, keeping the kitchen clean is a top priority. It's right up there with handwashing. Read More
Most people think of Christmas when they think of mistletoe. And kissing. But there is more to this plant than an excuse to kiss that attractive girl or guy. Read More
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The holidays are bursting with wonderful scents. They fill our homes with their goodness at this time of year. Here's the best of the best aromas. Read More
Should you keep that holiday kalanchoe? Yes, it is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Read More
Skunks can be good neighbors and very beneficial in the garden. That is, until they encounter your curious pet. Read More
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Pomegranates are in season right now and these ancient fruits have so much history as well as being nutritious. Read More
Does your holiday amaryllis never survive long after Christmas? Here's how you can keep it flourishing for years to come. Read More
Create a spectacular view on your parkway with plants that allow you to create beauty, possibly create privacy and extend your gardening space. Read More
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Invasive species are some of the most problematic things facing our environment and the Argentinian tegu lizard is just one more menace to our native species. Read More