Holiday Magnolia Wreath Materials: Dry foam sheet large enough to cut out in shape of round wreath. 3 to 4 inch magnolia stems Holly berries on stems Carving knife Garden clippers Instructions: 1. Use large bowl and smaller object to form outter and inner circles of wreath. 2. Cut foam using sharp carving knife. 3. […]
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Holiday Cactus If your Christmas cactuses have finished blooming don’t throw them away. Christmas cactuses can become long-lived house plants that will bloom year after year. Move them next to a sunny window or place them on your porch or patio throughout the summer and into fall. Christmas cactus is known by the scientific name
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DIY Table-Top Christmas Tree Gardeners, here is a great idea for a holiday arrangement or gift idea. Supplies needed; flat plastic arrangement dish, oasis foam, floral tape, knife, scissors/garden clippers and fresh flowers/foliage from your yard. Soak oasis foam thoroughly in water with holes side down until it floats evenly with water. Do not push
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Poinsettia- Euphorbia pulcherrima Holiday Plants Decorative plants such as poinsettias, cyclamen, holiday cactuses, rosemary and living Christmas trees can play an important part in decorating our homes for the holidays. After purchasing a holiday plant, protect it while bringing it home. Sudden exposure to low temperatures and wind will damage the plant. Poinsettias are particularly
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Poinsettia display Winter Garden Tips Begin to plant tulip and hyacinth bulbs that have been refrigerated for at least 6 weeks at the end of this month and early January. Roses can be transplanted through late February. Also cut back fall-blooming perennials after they have bloomed. Protect tender perennials from cold with several inches of
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