If you haven't experienced the joy of giant red blooms just in time for Christmas, then you clearly aren't part of the amaryllis club. Forcing bulbs to bloom in the middle of winter is a wonderful way to add a touch of nature to your holiday décor and make winter a little more bearable. And it's so easy to do; you don't need to have a green thumb. Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs to … [Read more...] about How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors for Stunning Christmas Blooms Year After Year
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Got a Christmas Cactus? Do This in October For Beautiful Blooms This Christmas
Hello there, fellow Christmas cactus owners! If you're tired of the holidays rolling around and having a Christmas cactus without a flower in sight, now is the time to act. Believe it or not, these plants start getting ready for the holidays around the same time we do – in October. Follow this quick guide, and you'll have a blooming Christmas cactus this holiday … [Read more...] about Got a Christmas Cactus? Do This in October For Beautiful Blooms This Christmas
The Story of Shiny Brite & Where to Buy These Iconic Christmas Ornaments
The pinnacle of holiday decorating is the Christmas tree, bedecked with twinkling lights, glistening tinsel and shiny ornaments. For most, each ornament tells a story about a memorable family event: the birth of a child, a vacation destination, or a family craft completed together. Our Christmas trees display the history of our family, which, so often, includes the history of … [Read more...] about The Story of Shiny Brite & Where to Buy These Iconic Christmas Ornaments
A Rosemary Topiary: The Perfect Mini Christmas Tree Alternative
As the holiday season approaches, people who are cramped for space often feel left out when it comes to Christmas tree fun. Not to mention, more people are searching for sustainable alternatives to traditional Christmas trees. Among one of the most charming options, and my favorite, is a small rosemary topiary. These perfectly coiffed and fragrant plants begin showing up … [Read more...] about A Rosemary Topiary: The Perfect Mini Christmas Tree Alternative