People have different opinions about the poinsettia. Some consider it a holiday plant to be enjoyed during the month of December, then discarded with the Christmas tree. Others like to nurture and coddle their plants, coaxing them into bloom season … [Read more...]
THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS CACTI
Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) and Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) are popular, fall- and winter-flowering houseplants native to Brazil, and are available in a wide variety of colors... Read More … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Farms!
Cut your own Christmas Tree in Virginia! Maps, directions, locations and more for Christmas tree farms around Bedford County, VA! Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that's right for your home at a Bedford County, VA area Christmas tree … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY DECORATING WITH FRESH GREENERY
Decorating the house with fresh greenery is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times. Evergreens are used to represent everlasting life and hope for the return of spring. Read … [Read more...]
Winterizing Your Fig Tree
So what methods will help you to winterize both containerized and already established in-ground figs? Continued: … [Read more...]
Asian Lady Beetle Infestation of Structures
Large numbers of lady beetles (ladybugs) infesting homes and buildings in the United States were first reported in the early 1990s. Ladybugs normally are considered beneficial since they live outdoors and feed on plant pests. MORE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
What happens to bees in winter?
Bees do not hibernate in winter. They slowly and continuously flex their wings, creating vibrations that keep themselves and the hive warm throughout the winter. Read more: … [Read more...]
Propagating Magnolia Seeds: How To Grow A Magnolia Tree From Seed
MagnoliaBy: Jackie Carroll In the fall of the year after the flowers are long gone from a magnolia tree, the seed pods have an interesting surprise in store. Magnolia seed pods, which resemble exotic-looking cones, spread open to reveal bright red … [Read more...]
FORCING BULBS FOR WINTER CHEER
There is nothing more cheerful than colorful, often fragrant blooms during the dreary days of winter. Forcing flowe bulbs is a simple and fun process to bring that bit of sunshine into your home. It just takes a little planning! A bulb is not … [Read more...]
Growing and caring for amaryllis
Whether the first bulb or the fiftieth, there is high anticipation for the plant owner when the large, bright green bud emerges from a beefy amaryllis bulb! CONTINUE SOURCE: https://extension.umn.edu/houseplants/amaryllis#planting-858661 … [Read more...]