Updated: December 16, 2025 – Now with easier instructions and battery-operated flame lights and wreaths! Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Which means it’s the perfect time of year to …
These charmingly rustic pinecone flower Christmas ornaments are the perfect craft for a snowy winter day. (Don’t worry, you can still make them if you don’t have any snow.) These …
You can keep your hot cocoa bombs. Hot apple cider is the way to go. And when you throw in a few spices, some pomegranate juice and honey, well, all …
In temperate climates, native plants take their cues from the changing seasons. Shorter days and cooler nights signal to plants it’s time to finish producing seed. Each plant is capable …
Have you ever had a gardening dream that you just couldn’t let go of? No matter what you planted, you wouldn’t feel that you’d “made it” as a gardener unless …
It happens every year. I get at least one email from a concerned reader asking what this weird walnut-like thing is that they found in their Christmas tree. If you …
There are no raspberries in our new garden! I repeat, there are no raspberries in our new garden! As someone who has spent the past five years consuming raspberries by …
It happens to so many of us each year. You buy a cheery poinsettia in the hopes that it will be a lovely (and easy) addition to your holiday décor. …
If you do a lot of cooking, you likely go through herbs and spices much quicker than most. And if you’re anything like me, I’ll bet you go through garlic …
If “giftable” is a word, then allow me to declare this the most giftable advent calendar of the season. If you like fruit, if you like sweets, but especially if …
As much as I love the feeling of late fall in the garden, and all the scrumptious flavors that come part and parcel with the season, there’s one thing I …
When it’s time to prune a plant, nothing makes the job harder than a pair of dull, rusty pruning shears. Instead of a nice, crisp, clean cut, you end up …
There’s nothing worse than putting in the time and effort to get your Christmas cactus to bloom only to find all of its tiny buds on the floor one day. …
Christmas is almost here and you still don’t know what to put in your favorite green thumb’s stocking! No worries, we’ve got seven brilliant stocking stuffers for the crazy plant …
Every fall, it’s the same thing – the invasion of the ladybugs. As the days grow shorter and colder, we aren’t the only ones who prefer the comfort of the …
Whether you are new to African violets or don’t have a room in your house without one (hi friend!), you need to read this article if you want healthy, blooming …
African violets are making a comeback. Whether you’ve been growing them for ages or you’re just getting interested in these nostalgic plants, there are some important things you need to …
Wood chips are widely regarded as an excellent landscaping mulch – and for good reason. Spread out over the soil in a thick layer, wood chip mulch suppresses weeds, preserves …
Compared to most houseplants, Christmas cacti are a little different when it comes to feeding them. Because of how they grow and when they bloom, they need different types of …
Whether you grow them yourself, buy a couple at the farmer’s market, or you’ve got a spare can of puree in the pantry, fall is the time for pumpkin in …
It happens every year. The end of the gardening season rolls around, and there are still green tomatoes hanging out. In some cases, quite a few. Sure, there are plenty …
Schlumbergera – no, it’s not the name of a new Belgian craft beer brewery; rather, it’s the genus of cactus we’re going to talk about. Most of us know it …
Mason jars are among the most useful containers available. They can be used for crafts, decorations, storing non-food items, and, of course, their intended purpose – canning food. It’s funny, …
Whether it’s springtime and you’ve got tender seedlings out in your garden, or it’s fall and you’ve got your fingers crossed while those final tomatoes ripen up, nothing puts a …
Growing vegetables in October? Yes, of course. Even if you’ve already had your first frost, there are still vegetables you can grow this time of year. Let’s take a look …