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Mistletoe: A Symbol of Love and Peace

December 24, 2025 by Carol O

One plant irrevocably tied to the holiday season is mistletoe, bringing to mind the image of greenery hung over a doorway in anticipation of a kiss. The white-berried plant we decorate with during the holidays, commonly known as American mistletoe, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Invasive Plants Tagged With: Mistletoe

Mistletoe science and folklore

December 21, 2022 by Carol O

Many of us think of mistletoe as a little twig with green leaves and white berries, tied with a red ribbon and hung in doorways during the holidays, where it is a popular tradition to stand under and receive a kiss. However, mistletoe has a long and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, House Plants /Home Decor, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Mistletoe

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