This time of year is holy to many religions, celebrating the equinox and the turning of the world from short dark days to longer ones filled with light. Around Spring Equinox, many of us turn our thoughts to events that occurred long ago and half a world away. With this […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly – and to decorate home and hearth. Trees, lights, swags, a big wreath for the door, but you still want to buy presents, and it all costs money. Hard to be jolly when you feel like you are “poor.” But listen – you are […]
Light is miraculous. Life on Earth as we know it would not be possible without light. This season many different religions celebrate both spiritual and physical light and do so with – light. Lots of light. Strings and strands of shining light. Flashing light. Twinkling light. […]
Save your holiday amaryllis and plant it outdoors in your landscape! Note- this will work if it doesn’t often get below 15 degrees F where you live. If your climate is good, your amaryllis will grow and bloom for years to come. Amaryllis is Awesome I posted some of […]
Decorate you home for the holidays with some evergreens. Why? Because during the holidays it is too easy to stress out and overspend your budget. One way to save your nerves and your budget is to do some free to low cost decorating with evergreens. Evergreens are Healthy and Cost […]
Cyclamen abound in stores during the holiday season. I love them. They are festive, but in a more refined and delicate way than the boisterous poinsettias. Cyclamen are Captivating I am captivated by cyclamen. Their brightly colored flowers dance over the heart shaped leaves like little fairies, or maybe angels. […]
Amaryllis and other holiday plants are appearing in stores right about now. I encourage you to indulge yourself when it comes to amaryllis because you can enjoy it indoors for the holidays – and then they will survive and re-bloom for YEARS in your garden – or in your low-water […]
