Seeing poinsettias in your local garden and grocery stores is a sure sign that the holidays are right around the corner. Poinsettias along with Christmas cactus are a welcome sight in December. For me they conjure up images of cozy, Read more…
A Christmas cactus, (Schlumbergera), is a small cactus that is native to Brazil. It is considered an epiphyte. An epiphyte is a plant that grows on the surface of another but is not a parasite. Unlike parasites, epiphytes get their nutrients Read more…
It’s that time of year again. You rack your brain to try to come up with some unique ideas for a present for friends and family. It’s easy when the people you purchase for are young and not quite established, Read more…
There is nothing more graceful and calming than beholding the soft sways of tall ornamental grasses free-flowing in the wind. It awakens all your senses, from the peaceful swishing sound to the beauty of the majestic plumes billowing above towering Read more…
Ornamental grasses have grown in popularity in the last decade. They bring beauty and movement to a landscape. They are relatively easy to grow and add a certain mystique to the garden. Grasses come in a variety of sizes and Read more…
Fall is one of the best times of year to get out and enjoy nature. It offers clear blue days, crisp cool nights, the V formations and sounds of geese migrating south, shorter days, longer nights, and sweaters, finally! So Read more…
It seems where I live, the autumn is getting squeezed between summer and winter. I live in the mid-Atlantic area of the United States. When I was a little girl I would welcome the cool brisk days of fall starting Read more…
I don’t know about you, but Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It’s the time when all the precious little ghouls and goblins appear together on one magical night and sprinkle chilling entertainment throughout the town. It’s the time Read more…
Review: Hiland Propane Patio Heater Product Name: Hiland HLDS01-SSHGT 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater Price: $199.04 Size of: 33.5 x 33.5 x 87 inches Power Source: propane Weight: 20 pounds Guarantee: One year limited warranty Manufacturer: AZ Patio Heaters LLC; Read more…
Ah, the fall! Crisp blue-sky days filled with puffs of white clouds, cool starry nights, warm blankets, open fire pits, warm cider, hay rides, fall festivals, and Halloween. What’s not to like?? Fall arrives with shorter days filled with sounds Read more…