The following article comes from our own Doug Hensel’s blog from the Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, originally published on November 28th, 2018. It’s official! The Christmas season is here. Let’s keep it real! Thanksgiving has passed, and December is fast approaching. We are officially entering the holiday season. Buying a Christmas tree is on everyone’s mind…. Read More
It will soon be time to start bringing those indoor plants back in for the winter. You can save a lot of time and effort by getting some things done during this process. Here are some great tips to make that transition from inside to out. Watering Your plants will have to adapt to the… Read More
One of the most popular indoor plants around Christmas time is the beautiful Schlumbergera bridgesii, otherwise known as the Christmas cactus. This flowering epiphytic cactus may bloom anywhere from early November into February, depending on the light and temperature conditions, making this an attractive choice for homes lacking a bit of natural plant color in… Read More
There are few things lovelier than Amaryllis in full bloom. Here’s what to do to make sure yours knocks your socks off. Buy the largest size bulb for the variety. Larger bulbs mean bigger — and more — flowers. Keep in mind that miniature and double-flowered varieties usually have smaller sized bulbs. Make sure your… Read More
Fresh cut Christmas greens—pine boughs, holly sprigs, mistletoe, etc.—are excellent for winter and holiday décor, both indoors and out. Extend the life and enjoyment of your fresh greens by following these easy steps: Soak Immerse greens in cold water overnight or up to 24 hours. The needles will soak up moisture to stay plump and… Read More
The following article comes from our own Bonnie Pega’s blog from the Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, originally published on November 19th, 2018. We are surrounded by beautiful poinsettias right now, so here are some interesting poinsettia facts and tidbits about them: Poinsettia, botanically Euphorbia Pulcherrima, is named for Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S minister… Read More