So there it sits on your windowsill - that poinsettia you brought home when the house was full of carols and the fridge was stuffed with leftovers. Now the tree's gone, the decorations are boxed up, and you're left wondering what to do with this splash of crimson that seems like a visitor from … [Read more...] about Poinsettias in February: Keeping the Red Alive When Christmas is Just a Memory
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Why February Is Still Snowman Season
Notice how time gets weird in winter? Days feel shorter but months drag on. February rolls around and folks are already dreaming of spring bulbs and garden plans, but outside my window, the snow's still falling steady as a heartbeat. This morning I watched a rabbit hop across my backyard, … [Read more...] about Why February Is Still Snowman Season
Holly in February: When the Red Berries Linger
It's funny how we pack away Christmas so fast. December 26th hits and suddenly those lights come down, trees get dragged to the curb, and we're all about New Year's resolutions and Valentine's hearts. But out there in nature, the season lingers like a good conversation. Take these holly berries. … [Read more...] about Holly in February: When the Red Berries Linger
Today is Santa’s List Day
December 4th marks Santa's List Day - that annual moment when the North Pole's most famous resident supposedly finalizes his legendary roster of naughty and nice. The concept traces back to the 1934 song "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," penned by John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie. It was this … [Read more...] about Today is Santa’s List Day
The Firsts Hints of Christmas
There's something about mid-November that carries a sense of anticipation. Maybe it's the way people pause a little longer at store windows where holiday displays are going up, or how faces brighten when they spot the first Christmas lights being strung across a neighbor's porch. The Christmas … [Read more...] about The Firsts Hints of Christmas
