During this time of year, many of us are decorating the indoors and outdoors for the holidays. And as the temperatures drop, it can be difficult to get outside and connect with nature, especially with the young people in our lives. … [Read more...]
15 DIY Winter Wreath Ideas: Make A Natural Wreath Using Materials From Your Garden
There are so many beautiful DIY winter wreath ideas that you can make using natural materials. Collect foliage, flowers, berries, fruits, and other interesting items from your garden – or forage for them on seasonal walks. CONTINUE SOURCE: … [Read more...]
35 FAVORITE POINSETTIA CULTIVARS FOR YOUR HOME
If the word “poinsettia” conjures up one color and one color only – red – you are in for a treat: a whirlwind tour of 35 different poinsettia cultivars, in many different beguiling hues. CONTINUE SOURCE: Gardenerspath.com … [Read more...]
Tips for Selection and Care of Cut Christmas Trees
There is no right or wrong species when it comes to choosing a Christmas tree. It all depends on your tastes and what is available locally. Bringing a freshly cut tree into your home, having it hold irreplaceable ornaments and bear witness to the … [Read more...]
The do’s and don’ts of holiday decorating with plants
Keep holiday greenery fresh and pets safe from toxic plant material by following a Virginia Cooperative Extension master gardener’s expert tips. Continued: … [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...]