Holiday Plants, Forcing Bulbs, Hawks & Other December News
“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” — Maya Angelou
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- Red and Green are the Colors of Christmas December 24, 2025When growing up, we always had a live green balsam fir Christmas tree but my Mom was partial to turquoise and gold and many of our holiday decorations reflected her taste in colors. This, of course, differs from the general consensus that red and green are the colors most associated with the season. Celebrations of […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Homeowner’s Guide to Hitchhikers: Fungus Gnats December 12, 2025Bringing houseplants back inside for the winter can also bring in unwanted hitchhiking pests. While many pests are easy to detect from a quick examination, the fungus gnat is one that you may not find until they’ve already multiplied. You may notice them flying around your plants, especially when you’re watering them. It is common for them to try to fly into your face, too. These tiny flies are […]UConnhgec Ladybug
Gifts for the Gardener on Your List
By Heather Zidack, UConn Home Garden Education Office If you have a gardener in your life, last minute holiday shopping can be tough. Each year, we provide a list of suggestions that might help you as you’re shopping. For 2025, we are considering gardener comfort and adaptability. Gardening Gloves While it seems like a trivial gift and your gardener may already […]
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We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked
We Asked Tree Experts If a Humidifier Really Keeps Your Christmas Tree Fresh Longer—and We’re Shocked The Spruce – Heather Zidack and other professionals give their insight on using a humidifier to help keep your Christmas tree fresh.
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