Gardening trends for 2026
In 2026, people are finding sweetness in unexpected places, according to Garden Media’s annual trends report. From cozy games to catios, the report points to consumers embracing small joys and simple pleasures that brighten daily life. The name given to this cultural...
Underappreciated holiday flower has upside-down blooms
If I asked you to name a holiday flower, my guess is poinsettia, amaryllis or paperwhite would be the first to come to mind. But there’s another, underused seasonal plant that deserves attention. Allow me to introduce you to cyclamen. There are roughly two dozen...
Antique sled history
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) In the 1941 film, “Citizen Kane”, a business tycoon utters one word from his deathbed, “Rosebud.” Later we find out it refers to his childhood sled, and...
Houseplants never go out of style
The easiest houseplants to grow indoors are the old-fashioned, pass-along plants that your parents or grandparents might have grown. These plants can grow for many years with just a little basic care. They need the right amount of light and they need the right amount...
Find times for gardening maintenance
Well, January is upon us, and spring begins on Friday, March 20, only 79 days away! The colder months are the perfect time to plan for the coming planting season. January is also National Garden Catalogue Month, so I am sure you will be receiving many of these guides...
Turn over a new leaf this new year
Last year was a tough year for so many of us. For some, it brought unexpected challenges, loss or simply a level of exhaustion that lingered longer than expected. As we step into a new year, I am stepping into gratitude. For me, gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the...
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Wilson woodwork helping to save history
Greg Wilson had been tinkering in woodworking for years after retirement from the U.S. Navy in 2005, making a lot of lamps and other items, and dabbled in furniture restoration, but “nothing major” until this fall. Furloughed from his current work at the National...
