The poinsettia is typically the top-selling U.S. flowering potted plants, which has a lot to say about its colorful appeal during the winter season. The poinsettia’s traditional sales period is … Continue reading Poinsettias color the holidays
Everything has its season it seems and in 2020 the season of life for my 50-foot-tall thornless honeylocust tree came to an end. Talk about adding insult to injury. In … Continue reading Tree rings of joy
Trees are a vital part of every landscape, they provide the ‘ceiling’ for every outdoor room. But there are certain trees that are very good at reproducing themselves by reseeding … Continue reading Controlling volunteer trees
Winter days seem so short. Many gardeners, including myself, miss the longer days of summer when there was plenty of time to be outdoors in the garden. For us who … Continue reading Indoor plants improve the mood indoors
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