Blog

Poinsettias: Holiday Beauty and Care TipsIntroductionThe poinsettia, introduced to the U.S. by Ambassador Joel Poinsett, is a classic holiday plant. It comes in various colors, including red, pink, gold, and white. December 12 is National Poinsettia Day, honoring Joel Poinsett, who passed away on this date in 1851.Keeping Poinsettias Beautiful During the HolidaysTo keep your poinsettia thriving through the holiday season, follow these tips:Avoid… Read more

 Easy Blackberry CobblerInstead of stressing over a complicated pie, try this simple blackberry cobbler. With just fresh blackberries and 5 additional ingredients, it’s an easy and delicious summer dessert. Top it with whipped cream and a mint garnish to make it extra special. If you're not serving it right away, keep the topping and filling separate to avoid sogginess. This dessert is perfect for your next summer cookout!Ingredients: 4 cup… Read more

Onion Sets vs. Onion PlantsOnions are cool-season vegetables known for adding flavor to dishes. In areas with mild winters, onions can be grown as a winter crop; otherwise, they are planted in the spring. Onions form bulbs based on the length of daylight. You can start onions from either sets or plants, each having its benefits.Onion SetsOnion sets are small, dry bulbs that were grown the previous year. They are easy to plant and grow. Simply pus… Read more

The Best Spring Flowers: Geraniums!Geraniums are showy flowers that bring a lot of color to your garden from spring all the way into summer! They have special blooms and ruffly leaves that make them stand out. You can plant them on their own or mix them with other flowers, but they’re always a top pick for spring.Calliope and Caliente Geraniums are special types of geraniums that come from mixing two different varieties: zonal and ivy geraniums.… Read more

SUMMER: Time to Enjoy the Outdoors!Summer is the perfect time to get outside with family and friends and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather in your yard. However, forecasters predict that this warm-weather season in the US will see an increase in tick populations. This means ticks could be more numerous and active, potentially putting people at higher risk for tick-borne diseases. While some regions, like the Southeast, might not see more tick a… Read more