December Gardening Tasks in Virginia

December gardening chores, tips and thoughts

It’s the last month of the year, but there are still plenty of things that we can be doing with our plants. December sure came in like a bang here in Richmond with over 8 inches of snow in the first nine days. 2025 is almost over, so let me do a little recap of … Read more

Poinsettia Facts You Never Knew: Care, History, and More

Learn all about poinsettia facts and care

They’re everywhere this time of year. You probably even have one in your living room. Poinsettias! So here are some poinsettia facts you may or may not know. Poinsettia Facts Poinsettia’s botanical name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima. Their common name, Poinsettia, is in honor of the man who saw them growing in Mexico and brought them … Read more

The Health Benefits of Gardening in Virginia

Gardening for health

GARDENING IS GOOD FOR US IN MANY WAYS The health benefits of being an active gardener and having plants in our lives are many and can go a long way to improve our physical and mental health. Now that we are in late November being an active gardener has its challenges with the colder weather … Read more

How to Grow and Bloom a Christmas Cactus in Virginia

Learn how to grow holiday cactus

Thanks to its beautiful winter-blooming flowers, the Christmas Cactus has become a popular holiday plant. There are a couple of things to know, however. While Christmas Cactus are true cactus, they are native to the tropical rainforest! This means they need different growing conditions than a desert growing cactus. Caring For Your Christmas Cactus Because … Read more

How to Care for Cyclamen Plants in Virginia

Various colors of cyclamen on display

Here is my Houseplant Highlight for November – Cyclamen persicum Now that November has arrived the Cyclamen houseplant is here in abundance. Cyclamen plants are in beautiful blooming color ranging from white, lavender, purple, and different shades of pink. Cyclamens are tuberous indoor winter-flowering plants. Cyclamen is a cool season indoor bloomer that is available … Read more

How to Grow Amaryllis in Virginia

Tips for keeping amaryllis blooms year after year

This time of year, you see them nearly everywhere—even in the grocery stores: Amaryllis. So here’s what to do with them. Amaryllis Kits – How To Start The Bulb Growing If you get one of the cute little kits, the amaryllis bulb is already planted, and all you need to do is get it growing … Read more

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