Photo via http://ow.ly/DJBF30hndfp Winter Solstice is coming. Are you looking forward to it? It’s coming up on Thursday, Dec. 21, this year. You probably already know that the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Today, I’ve got some more facts about this incredible event that may surprise you. What Is the Winter…Continue reading
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How The Poinsettia Became The Flower of Christmas
Photo via http://ow.ly/iKCr30hd0UM Poinsettias are a popular favorite around Christmastime. Going to church and seeing red poinsettias with their pots wrapped in shiny green foil makes me feel festive at this time of year. Chances are good that you have a lovely gathering of poinsettias in your home or office already. But have you ever…Continue reading
8 Crazy Facts About Hanukkah
Photo via http://ow.ly/qQu130h3y5q This year, the celebration of Hanukkah begins on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 12, and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Even if you’re not Jewish, you probably know about the lighting of the menorah. You may even be familiar with some of the foods eaten during this celebration. But there are some…Continue reading
Get Your Shovels Ready For A Snowy Winter In 2018
Photo via http://ow.ly/zepC30gVMvP Are you going to get a lot of snow and extremely cold temperatures this winter? The answer to that question depends on where you live. As always, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has a lot to say on the matter. What sort of weather are you likely to see outside your window while we’re waiting…Continue reading
Bulbs To Plant Now For Beautiful Spring Flowers
Photo via http://ow.ly/53K330gKYVw We’ve been blessed with a fairly warm autumn, so I hope you’ve been spending lots of time outdoors with family and friends. While there’s still a little time before the ground freezes, why not dedicate an afternoon to a little gardening work? This week, I have some tips for planting bulbs this…Continue reading
How Other Countries Celebrate Thanksgiving
Photo via http://ow.ly/VmVt30gCy29 I love getting together with family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving. I like to combine traditional favorites like turkey, stuffing, and cranberries with new dishes like rosemary sweet potato stackers and crescent rolls stuffed with veggies and cheese. Most of us think of Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday, but…Continue reading
Our Favorite Fall Flower, The Chrysanthemum
Photo via http://ow.ly/wUHL30go7rT This time of year, chrysanthemums can be spotted on walkways, patios, and porches and in window boxes and yards. They are such cheerful flowers, and they look so gorgeous in the autumn light. I think the chrysanthemum is the perfect choice for November’s birth flower; don’t you? In celebration of the chrysanthemum,…Continue reading
15 Unexpected Ways To Use Pumpkins
Photo via http://ow.ly/uKTu30g9JRY Carving a pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween is something you might do around this time every year, but there are plenty of other fun, creative ways to use pumpkins, too. Check out these 15 unexpected ways you can use pumpkins this fall. Brew Some Beer. Put together the right ingredients and you…Continue reading
8 Ways To Incorporate Flowers Into Your Halloween Decor
Photo via http://ow.ly/Cpbt30fWfh1 Halloween is a time for ghosts, jack-o’-lanterns, mummies, witches, and other scary figures. There’s a good chance you don’t think of flowers when envisioning traditional Halloween decorations, but I want to challenge you to put a twist on some traditional items of Halloween décor. Consider these eight ideas. Eight Ways to Incorporate…Continue reading
8 Vegetarian Dishes Straight From The Garden
Photo via http://ow.ly/cgfF30fPPvZ October is Vegetarian Awareness Month! It starts with World Vegetarian Day on Oct. 1 and ends with World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. Becoming a vegetarian, or simply adding more vegetables and fruits to your daily diet, can benefit your health. If you maintain a backyard garden, then you already have the…Continue reading