When I started in Extension many years ago, I took a cutting from a co-worker’s Christmas cactus. The plant grew extremely well. In fact, it has taken over the top of my file cabinet and frequently gets pinched when I shut drawers. The plant loves to be left alone and it has rewarded me ...

When squirrels are busy storing nuts for winter, it’s time for gardeners to start gathering amaryllis bulbs to sustain them through the dreary months ahead. Ordering now will ensure you have lots of choices, so you can select an assortment of different flowers styles, colors, and bloom ...

A few years ago, I bought a large table that can seat 12 with the added leaves. My children were beginning to resent being seated at a small card table at the end of the dining room table. They didn’t fit very well at the small table anymore. In fact, they would scurry to an “adult ...

As you prepare your landscape for winter don’t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These need a bit of extra protection to help them survive cold winter temperatures. The small amount of soil in container gardens does not always provide sufficient ...

For years, I have railed against the encroachment of the Christmas holiday season on Thanksgiving. As I get older, I just want to slow time and savor each holiday. I steadfastly refuse to put up Christmas decorations until the last of the turkey leftovers and pumpkin pie have been consumed ...

I noticed the shelf inside the entry of a small restaurant. It was lined with brown paper bags and attached receipts. The four shelves were labeled “self pick up” or they were labeled with one of three different companies that pick up and deliver food. People in masks popped in and out ...