Every holiday season I get a call or two asking whether poinsettias are available as cut flowers. Fresh flower suppliers in our area don’t carry them, probably because it’s cheaper to just buy a plant or two and cut the flowers off yourself. If you do want to do this, there is one secret that [...]

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Image via Wikipedia When most people think of poinsettias, the traditional red poinsettia plant usually comes to mind. But you may not know that many new varieties of poinsettias are now being commercially produced, everything from the favorite red, to peach, white, pink, speckled and bi-colored. Meet the Poinsettias of 2009 Powell Gardens grows all [...]

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Whether you’re buying a poinsettia to enjoy yourself, or received one as a gift, here’s a link to a post and article that outlines some helpful tips to choosing and keeping your poinsettia plant beautiful throughout the holiday season. Buying a poinsettia plant – a few quick tips

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