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From garden to kitchen: the versatility of peppermint image of peppermint leaves and red and white peppermint candy
From garden to kitchen: The versatility of peppermint
Although the weather outside may be frightful, the Good Growing team wants to wish you and yours a season of peace, joy, and rest. Enjoy this final...
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From coal in stockings to coal for energy
In the 16th century, St. Nick's counterpart, Krampus, was fictitiously known to gift naughty children coal in their stockings. By the early 1900s,...
Bringing winter blooms to your home: How to grow and care for paperwhites. White paperwhite flowers.
Bringing winter blooms to your home: How to grow and care for paperwhites
During the holiday season, plants often play a central role in our decorations. While...
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The Story Behind the Poinsettia: History, Symbolism, and Holiday Care Tips
The Poinsettia, a vibrant red flower that graces our Christmas décor, has a rich history of cultivation and symbolism, beginning with the ancient...
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Give Your Holiday Cocktails a Healthy Twist
Holiday cocktails are a festive treat, but they can also pack a surprising calorie punch. By making a few simple substitutions, you can enjoy your favorite drinks with far fewer calories:Instead of Sprite (148 calories), mix with club soda (0 calories): Calories...
Enjoy the Magic of Natural Christmas Trees This Holiday Season
The National Christmas Tree Association reports that approximately 25–30 million natural Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year, offering families a sustainable and festive way to celebrate the season. Unlike artificial trees made from petroleum-based plastics, natural Christmas...
A plate filled with a variety of holiday cookies of shapes, colors, and flavors sitting on a wooden table next to evergreen holiday décor.
Sugar and spice make everything nice
URBANA, Ill. — Sugar and spice make everything nice, especially in holiday treats. But do you know where sugar and spice come from?Plants make the sugar glucose during the process of photosynthesis. Certain plants can take excess glucose, create sucrose, and then store it in either the...
The top half of a plant terrarium filled with plants but designed to look like a red candy jar.
Candy jar terrariums: A nostalgic take on a holiday gift
URBANA, Ill. — Leaves and temperatures are falling. As we prepare landscapes and gardens for winter, look towards indoor plant care to warm the mood. Giving plants for the holidays brings a little sunshine and warmth to those near and dear.Impossible bottles or...
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