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Christmas Cactus Care and Blooms

Christmas Cactus Care and Blooms

Just as the days are their darkest and winter begins, the Christmas cactus starts to bloom. The radiant petals of pink, red, white, or yellow are a highlight of the holiday season, and keep blooming until mid-winter. Preparing this houseplant to bloom is easy, but...
Hibiscus as a Houseplant

Hibiscus as a Houseplant

Hibiscus are sun-loving, tropical plants that have big showy flowers with a famous, prominent stamen. You don’t need to live in California or Florida to grow them. In temperate climates, you can grow them outside during the summer and enjoy them indoors as houseplants...
How to Store Your Harvest

How to Store Your Harvest

Have too many homegrown garden vegetables to eat? Cold storage, freezing, drying, pickling, and canning are just a few ways to make your harvest last. With these techniques, you’ll save money on food, boost your nutrition during the winter, and keep your veggies all...