Holidays

The Pacific North(b)est

This past fall, I hopped on a plane west, picked up two hours in the process, rented a car and jockeyed time between two standout cities in the Pacifi... more »

North American Poinsettia Trials Open Houses Scheduled

The North American Poinsettia Trials have scheduled industry open houses for this week and next to highlight poinsettia performance at multiple locati... more »

Custom Wreaths: Circular Satisfaction

A wreath, in its simplest form, is a ring of evergreen to hang on a door during the holidays. But a custom wreath? Think pinecone clusters, ribbons in... more »

Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

Becky, 49
Dallas, Texas "The big garden centers always sell Christmas trees out front, which is convenient for people like me. Some of the small... more »

Here Comes Santa Claus

Christmas hasn't always been all sleigh bells and mistletoe. In fact, Puritans canceled Christmas in England in 1645, and Christmas celebrations were ... more »