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Gardenbite: Tips for selecting and transporting holiday plants| #GoodGrowing

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The holiday season is here, which means evergreens, poinsettias, amaryllis, and other holiday plants have arrived in stores. Plants are often at the center of our holiday decorations and traditions and are frequently given as gifts. Whether you’re buying them as gifts or for yourself, learn about what to look for when selecting your holiday plants and how to transport them to avoid cold weather damaging them so they can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yUWWqRRAjEk 

Skip to what you want to know:  
  00:35 – Tips on selecting holiday plants
    00:44 – Poinsettias
    02:20 – Christmas cactus
    03:20 – Amaryllis 
    04:15 – Norfolk Island Pines
  05:30 – Inspecting and transporting plants to avoid damage
  07:50 – What to look for when selecting Christmas trees  
  09:19 – Wrap-up and goodbye! 

Need information on caring for your holiday plants? Check out these Good Growing articles:
Poinsettias
Holiday cacti
Amaryllis
Norfolk Island Pines
Caring for Christmas trees
 

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