Archive for November 2021
Hellebores: The Christmas Rose
In addition to the Cyclamen, Poinsettias and Amaryllis that fill our greenhouse at this time of year, we also get in pots of hellebores. Helleborus niger, commonly called the Christmas rose, is one of the few perennials that flowers in the winter on Cape Cod. Their flowers range from green to white, and because what…
Read MoreDecorate For The Birds
You can create outdoor decorations that do double duty: decorations for the holidays, and feeding the birds. See how to use suet cages or make pine cone ornaments decorate trees, wreaths and swags.
Read MoreIs That Fuzzy Moss Killing My Trees?
That fuzzy growth on your trees isn’t moss, it is lichen, and it’s doing no harm. Read why some trees have more lichen than others.
Read MorePaperwhites! Growing Narcissus Indoors.
Six tips for growing paperwhite Narcissus indoors. Learn about great containers, watering, and supporting flopping stems.
Read MoreWe Love Amaryllis!
Here are 10 tips for growing the most beautiful indoor amaryllis on Cape Cod. Read about potting, staking and keeping these bulbs from year to year.
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