Make new shrubs with your own hardwood cuttings
Our gardens may be in their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have to rest: It’s time to make free shrubs! The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, hydrangea, rhododendron and viburnum, among others, is by taking hardwood cuttings in...
Ormes, others help folks find warmth in alpaca fiber
It seems no matter how warmly dressed you are for an outside activity, once your feet and toes get too cold, it’s time to go inside. That’s only one reason why socks made from alpaca fleece are one of the most popular items at local alpaca farm stores. “It’s like heat...
New year, new organizational goals
Happy New Year everyone! Raise your hand if you feel a bit blue from the annual post-holiday letdown. It’s cold, I’m broke and my festive house feels a little empty without the lovely lights from my now-stored December decorations. It can be a struggle, to be sure,...
It’s a good time to get busy indoors
Welcome to January and 2025! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is now over. Knowing that winter is the time of year where we spend most of our time indoors, why not consider refurbishing or creating new silk wall hangings and arrangements for your home. You can...
Create warmth with indoor ferns
Ferns are usually found under the shady canopy of tall trees near streams and ponds, but many can be found in warm homes all year long. Indoor ferns have delicate or sturdy green fronds that are made up of leaflets and a stem. Some ferns have arching fronds that look...
American Brilliant Cut Glass
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Recently, I took my American Brilliant Cut punch bowl to a Christmas party. It sparkled in the light, holding a large amount of spiked eggnog and a dash of...
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Make sure to have a plan when hunting for planners
fter we veer off our normal schedule through the holiday season and, many of us have to — and are ready — to get back into routine, maybe even one better than before!. Whether you are starting from scratch with a New Year’s resolution to be a better planner or your...
Help your tropical plants survive the winter blues
Dreaming of a beach vacation? Are you picturing a palm tree? Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas. Nothing conjures up the feeling of the tropics like giant, lush-leaved plants, and...
