Other Life Giving Things
This section is filled with other fun and random things that just make life sparkle apart from gardening. Peruse and explore things that make life fun.
How to Get a Poinsettia to Rebloom
This Simple Secret will Get Your Poinsettia to Rebloom Curious about how to encourage your Poinsettia to bloom again just in time for next Christmas?
A Complete List of Candle Alternatives for Any Occasion
I was approached by Kaitlyn Neitman to be a contributor to her article on candle alternatives, so I invite check out the recent ApartmentGuide article
How to Water Poinsettias
Are You New to Caring for Poinsettias or Frustrated with Poinsettia Care? If you’re new to taking care of Poinsettias, or just plain frustrated with
How to Make a Front Door Planter with Winter Evergreens
As our fall weather cools and the Christmas season nears, I first take care of my outdoor decorating before it gets too cold and I
How to Choose a Healthy Poinsettia
I love Poinsettias, they signal Christmastime to me! So as you’re getting ready to bring poinsettias into your home, here are a few tips on
How to Make an Evergreen Garland
Evergreen garlands add a romantic, festive, and graceful touch to the Christmas holiday season. Their colour, texture, and fragrance signal that the holidays have arrived.
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
Seeing evergreen wreaths pop into the landscape always tugs nostalgically at my heartstrings as the Christmas holiday season draws near. Have you ever wondered how
How to Get Your Poinsettia to Rebloom and Stay Beautiful Year-Round
Poinsettias are often used as living decorations during the holidays and composted once they start looking shaggy. If this is a path that grinds against
How to Select, Use, and Care for Live Christmas Greenery
Decorating with live Christmas greenery is a tradition of old that dates back to at least the 16th century. Stories of why and how it
How to Choose and Care for a Real Christmas Tree
There is something incredibly nostalgic about having a real Christmas tree. The scent of pine signals that Christmas is in the air, and the authentic
How to Care for Your Poinsettia in 3 Simple Steps
Poinsettias are the quintessential Christmas flower as they ring in the holidays like none other. They also have a tendency to really mess with people
Making Thanksgiving Special in a Pandemic World
Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. Being thankful is good for me – gratitude is the precursor to joy. The thing I love about Thanksgiving is its
