The Legend of the Christmas Tree
The Legend of the Christmas Tree By Lucy Wheelock Two little children were sitting by the fire one cold winter’s night. All at once they heard a timid knock at the door, and one ran
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The Legend of the Christmas Tree By Lucy Wheelock Two little children were sitting by the fire one cold winter’s night. All at once they heard a timid knock at the door, and one ran
Best Herbs for the Turkey By Rob Sproule Fresh is Best The Top Three There’s the Rub “Growing your own food is like printing your own money.” – Ron Finley When winter descends and
Succulent Pumpkin Planters By Rob Sproule My Method Prep the Pumpkin Prep the Succulents “There are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Linus Let’s face
Feng Shui Plants – for Chinese New Year By Rob Sproule A General Overview Ancient & Modern Collide Air Purifiers A General Overview: This article was a journey for me. I started, driven by my
A Christmas Rose by Rob Sproule A Christmas Rose – The Story Warning: This Is Not a Gardening Article”¯ A Rose has sprung from a tender root, From Jesus, as those of old have
Top 3 Herbs for the Holidays By Rob Sproule Rosemary Sage Peppermint Christmas is a feast for the senses. Its sights, sounds, tastes, and smells make it singularly special. But while we know what Christmas
Poinsettias Will Kill You (And Other Christmas Plant Myths) By, Rob Sproule Myth 1: Poinsettias are Poisonous Myth 2: Aspirins help Christmas trees last longer Myth 3: Christmas Cactuses need extra darkness Myths are like
Christmas Cactus 101 By Rob Sproule Care Bloom Trouble Shooting What do the jungle covered mountains in southeastern Brazil have to do with Christmas? The small Schlumbergera genus clings to the damp rocks and moss
What’s a Teal Pumpkin? By Rob Sproule What’s the Teal Pumpkin about? Other Halloween Options Spread the Word First, a caveat. I’m taking a break from my standard gardening fare to talk about a cause
Floriography: A Tiny Treatise Pertaining to the Secret Language of Flowers by Rob Sproule In our world of chat, text, emojis, likes, and an all-around uninhibited ability to communicate, it’s hard to imagine a
Poisonous Christmas Plants: Myths & Facts: by Rob Sproule ‘Tis the season when ordinary houseplants give way to the reds, white, and greens of Christmas flowers. Before you put that poinsettia on the mantle
Re-Imagining Poinsettias by Rob Sproule Every December the world turns red. Everywhere we look it’s a cacophony of Christmas bows, lights, inflatable Santas and, of course, poinsettias on every shelf. The humble red flower plucked
How to Make Your Own Christmas Urn By Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair
The Magic of Evergreens by Rob Sproule Have you noticed that almost all the plants traditionally brought into the home at Christmas are evergreen? Whether Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, or boughs, they all hold their
Growing Amaryllis by Rob Sproule When it comes to raw, shameless flower power, Amaryllis is a heavy-weight contender. A holiday favourite thanks to its natural tendency to bloom in mid-winter, the finger-span wide red, scarlet,
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Carving by Rob Sproule Forget ghouls. Carving pumpkins with little kids can be the scariest thing about Halloween. With 3 boys in it, my house doubled as a wolf-den and, thinking back, I
The Rags to Riches Story of the Poinsettia By Rob Sproule If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see a poinsettia growing wild in it’s native range from central Mexico to northern South America, you
History of Holiday Greens by Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair that we Albertans
A Living Valentines by Rob Sproule With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, star-struck lovers everywhere are lined up across Edmonton for everything chocolate, rose, and teddy bear. While traditional gifts rule the day, there
Christmas Tree History and Folklore by Rob Sproule Of all the wonderful things Christmas is, it’s also a smorgasbord for history buffs like myself. Digging into any of its eclectic traditions will take you
Caring for your Fresh Christmas Tree by Rob Sproule The rich, evergreen scent of live Christmas trees is a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. Although many have opted
Christmas Container Gardening by Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair that we Albertans
Blooming in No-Mans’ Land: The Story of the Remembrance Day Poppy by Rob Sproule Almost a century ago, an exhausted Canadian medical officer sat in the back of an ambulance, mourning a friend he buried
Fall Mums by Rob Sproule Choosing your Mum Growing your Mum History of the Mum In garden centers, box stores, grocery stores, and even gas stations around Edmonton, mums are the most famous of fall
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