Zone 6b - Mid-Atlantic Gardening

Dwarf Alberta spruce trees are – along with Christmas cacti, poinsettias, paperwhites, and amaryllis – staples of florists and garden centers at this time of year. These evergreens are often potted up in attractive red containers to appeal to the holiday shopper who wants a small, “table-top” tree or a seasonal gift to take along […]

Christmas cactus is an appealing alternative to poinsettias. If you decide to buy one for yourself or as a gift, there are a few things to remember.

Christmas tree lots and farms are taking a huge hit from the growing market (no pun intended) for pre-lit artificial trees, which are looking more and more realistic each year. Nevertheless, most people still pine for the real thing. Ha ha. Here are some tips for selecting and maintaining a cut tree through the holidays.