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Bringing winter blooms to your home: How to grow and care for paperwhites. White paperwhite flowers.
Read article: Bringing winter blooms to your home: How to grow and care for paperwhites
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...
Several thanksgiving cactuses blooming with flowers.
Read article: Brighten your holidays with blooming cacti: a guide to holiday cactus care
Brighten your holidays with blooming cacti: a guide to holiday cactus care
As the holidays roll around, it’s hard not to notice the delightful blooms of holiday cacti.  They seem to be everywhere, from the supermarket...
poinsettias
Read article: The Story Behind the Poinsettia: History, Symbolism, and Holiday Care Tips
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...
holiday cacti in a cup
Read article: A Seasonal Favorite: The Beauty of Holiday Cacti in Full Bloom
A Seasonal Favorite: The Beauty of Holiday Cacti in Full Bloom
During the holiday season comes tasty food, festive decorations, and precious time spent with those dear to us. It also means an array of holiday...

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A person leaning over to use garden snips to cut off a section of the houseplant for propagation.
From one to many: A beginner's guide to plant propagation
URBANA, Ill. — Many indoor gardeners quickly discover that one houseplant is rarely enough. What begins as an admiration for a charming or unique plant often evolves into a strong desire, or even a need, to fill every corner of a home or office with lush greenery. A simple and cost-effective way...
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...
A group of perennial plants in pots grouped together to overwinter outdoors.
Overwintering potted plants
URBANA, Ill. — Perennial plants being overwintered in pots are subjected to much harsher conditions compared to those in the soil. Because of this, they can be damaged and killed. Fortunately, there are some steps to try to get these plants through the winter and enjoy them again come spring....