This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular holiday houseplants. Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care Source: Penn State Extension … [Read more...]
Enjoying Paperwhite Narcissus in Winter
Paperwhite narcissus bulbs bloom easily indoors and do not require a cold season before blooming. Read on to discover multiple growing and display options for paperwhite narcissus. Source: … [Read more...]
CYCLAMENS: A Christmas Houseplant
Cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are attractive, easy-care houseplants that will bloom continuously throughout the winter months. They are a unique alternative to the traditional holiday poinsettia or Christmas cactus. MORE Given the right … [Read more...]
How Effective are Nativars
Do “nativars” (cultivars of native plants) work as well as the plain old original native species themselves? Doug Tallamy’s thoughts. Source: AWAYTOGARDEN.COM … [Read more...]
Winterizing the Water Garden
Water gardens require maintenance throughout the year. Preparation for the winter months is especially important for the survival of both the aquatic plants and the wildlife in and around the pond. Some plants will not tolerate winter weather and … [Read more...]
Native Plants for Conservation, Restoration and Landscaping – Native Plant Finder
So you want to start a native plants garden, but don’t know where to start? Or you have problems deciding what native plants to use? DCR has a handy dandy Native Plants Finder to help you out! Select the conditions of your yard and the Plants Finder … [Read more...]
What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?
Today, the traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes any number of dishes: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. But if one were to create a historically accurate feast, consisting of only those foods that … [Read more...]
Bring Fall’s Beauty Indoors With These 10 Autumn Leaf Crafts for Kids
Celebrate Autumn in all its glory with leaf crafts for kids! We all like to create with the seasonal colors and images around us, and what better way to create this fall than with Autumn leaves? Click here to link to Artful Parent's blog for … [Read more...]
Freezing Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are everywhere now, but how to save them for later? Freezing Brussels Sprouts How to freeze Brussels sprouts--with pictures! Source: The Old Farmers' Almanac … [Read more...]
8 Winter Squash Varieties to Try
One of the oldest-known crops to mankind is squash. With autumn in full force and the holidays on their way, why not take advantage of these varieties, and try some tempting seasonal recipes? 8 Winter Squash Varieties to Try Source: Farmers' … [Read more...]