Have you heard of Cyclamen? If you haven’t, you might guess that a cyclamen is a video game or a destructive weather event or even a new virus of concern. But none of those guesses would be correct. A cyclamen is a lovely flowering plant. They’re easy to find during at this time of year ...
It’s freezing outside, the roads are icy and all many of us want to do is hibernate for the next three months. But staying active can do so much for your health, especially if the dark mornings and evenings leave you feeling down. If you usually like to head to the park or gym but want to ...
Question: I am putting in a 17” high vegetable bed in my yard. I have seen that some recommend putting small logs in first to take up some of the space and then adding good garden soil to fill it the rest of the way. What is a good way to fill our new raised garden bed? Answer: Raised beds ...
It’s the perfect time in the Holiday season to bring home a beautiful poinsettia. If you’ve done just that-choosing a sturdy plant with dark green leaves and unopened flowers, protecting it from the cold when you left the nursery, and sliding off the plastic sleeve as soon as you were ...
If you’ve ever felt the eyes of everyone in the grocery store turn to you as your toddler screams uncontrollably in the produce section because you wouldn’t let them take a bite out of a potato, know that you are not alone. In fact, 20% of two-year-olds have a tantrum at least once a day, ...
Poinsettias have been showing up in shops and nurseries for several days now. Maybe you’re an old hand at choosing a poinsettia, but if this is the year you’ll be selecting and taking home your first poinsettia, here are some tips for you. Shop early in the season for the best ...
