Poinsettias– With a little care and a little advance planning, you can make your poinsettia bloom every year at Christmas.The Best Trees For Christmas Trees – If you choose your Christmas tree carefully and keep it well watered, it should last the entire holiday season.Mistletoe – How did this popular decoration become associated with Christmas? Why do we kiss underneath it?
From the Vegetable Garden
Carrots – Carrots are an easy to grow vegetable with a long and interesting history.
Beets – Beets are a cool season plant that are planted in the spring and the fall. All parts of the plants are edible.
Garlic – Whether you have a vampire problem or just enjoy cooking, garlic is a must-have in your garden.
Around the Yard
Holly – Holly has long been associated with the Christmas holiday. Its red berries and green leaves have become the colors of Christmas.
How to Choose & Care For a Living Christmas Tree – Rather than a cut tree that will die after the holidays and be discarded, a living Christmas tree that is planted in your yard after the holidays beautifies your landscape and is full of holiday memories.
Snowberry – Snowberries are a native shrub that has berries that last throughout the winter. The berries are an important food source for the birds.
On the Windowsill
Amaryllis– Growing amaryllis indoors is easier than you might think. With a little care, you can enjoy their spectacular trumpet flowers year after year.
Norfolk Island Pines – Norfolk Island Pines make wonderful houseplants. They can survive in low light conditions. During the holidays, they can be decorated like a Christmas tree.
Christmas Cactus – The Christmas cactus is one of the most beloved Christmas flowers. They are easy to grow and live for decades if properly cared for.
Gardening Tips
Mealybugs – Mealybugs are a common pest both indoors and outdoors. Fortunately, they are easy to eliminate.
How to Use Neem Oil– Neem oil is a safe, gentle, natural solution for personal, household and garden use.
