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Holly A Holly Jolly (Blue) Christmas

Hollies are a winter-landscape mainstay, thanks to their glossy foliage and bright seasonal berries. Amateur plant breeder, Mrs. Kathleen Meserve, gave us the blue hollies to admire.

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Mini Tree Make a Mini Tree

Add to your holiday décor without spending a lot of money: If you’ve got evergreens outside, you can make a festive miniature Christmas tree that can “spruce” up your home “fir” pennies.

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Elaeagnus Elaeagnus

This evergreen shrub has outstanding fragrance, fruit and foliage, but that’s just the beginning. It’s also a tough plant that tolerates drought, heat and cold and thrives in stressful conditions.
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Star ornaments Christmas Tree Options

For some holiday decorators, picking which type of Christmas tree to display in their home can be as challenging as picking the right present for a distant relative: You just don’t know what to get. But rest assured, there are many different types of trees to choose from with their own advantages and disadvantages. From small, containerized trees that you can plant after the holidays to the traditional evergreens that you grew up with to a bevy of unique, non-traditional beauties, the perfect tree is out there for you!
Spruce Long Live Your Cut Tree!

For many, selecting a live Christmas tree (and then hauling it home to decorate it) is a fun family tradition that goes back generations. The challenge is keeping your seasonal pick looking fresh throughout the holidays. Help your cut tree stay its best by keeping it moist, and choosing a spot away from drying air ducts and any heat sources, including TVs, radiators and fireplaces. (Remember, dry plant material is a fire hazard!) Here are some more hints to enjoying your freshly cut tree throughout the yuletide season.
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Check out what plants our Learn2Grow members are learning more about today:

  • Poinsettia is the most popular plant of the Christmas season, boasting white, red, pink, bicolor and speckled hues.
  • Leyland cypress is a tall, fast-growing evergreen that can make a unique live Christmas tree.
  • Flowering kalanchoe is a succulent tender perennial most often grown as an interior blooming houseplant.

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More Holiday Projects
Holiday Arrangement Holiday Arrangements

Your winter garden can still give you a bounty of choices for holiday arrangements. Get your creative juices and pruners ready, and head out to find a bevy of beauty to bring indoors.
Herb Swag Herb Swag

Let the flavors of the season spice up your kitchen all winter long with a little swag. With a few fresh herbs and some craft supplies, you’ll be ready to create this aromatic decoration.
Bow Bow Making 101

The finishing touch for your wreaths, bouquets and gifts is just a few ribbon twists away! Learn the one, two, threes of bow making to give your presents, décor and crafts a homespun feel.
Christmas Tree Centerpiece Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Looking for some holiday magic to decorate your table? Turn ordinary flowerpots, cut foliage from the garden and a few blooms from the florist into this fun and festive centerpiece.