Holiday Table Centerpiece
This year, more than ever, holiday traditions are important. One of my favorite traditions is making a centerpiece for my dining room table. Usually, this is a project I share with my grandchildren...
Category: Holiday
How to Sneak in Exercise During the Holidays
The holiday season brings joy and yes—many big meals, desserts, busy schedules, and stressful planning. As we move into this season, it is easy to fall off our exercise routine. During the holidays,...
Preparing Food for a Crowd
Plan and prepare food safely when cooking for a crowd.
Food Safety Pitfalls at Thanksgiving & Beyond
Avoid food safety pitfalls during Thanksgiving and year-end celebrations.
Caring for Your Poinsettia during the Holidays
Nothing says Christmas more than a poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Did you know that December 12th is known as National Poinsettia Day? Plant breeders have developed a wide range of colors in...
How to Make a Boxwood Kissing Ball for the Holidays
Did you know that the tradition of making and hanging a kissing ball dates back to the early Middle Ages? During that time, people used apples or potatoes as a base to create a ball-shaped...
Pecan Topped Pumpkin Bread
Discover helpful insights on pecan topped pumpkin bread for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.
Healthy Tip – Do You Know How to Cook a Turkey?
Discover helpful insights on healthy tip – do you know how to cook a turkey? for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.
Selecting a Christmas Tree
Explore tips for selecting, caring for, and setting up your Christmas tree to ensure it lasts throughout the holidays.
Japanese Camellias
Japanese camellias (Camellia japonica) are one of the most recognized evergreen shrubs planted in Southern gardens. As the common name implies, these beauties are native to the Orient. The first...
How to Make a Stunning Magnolia Wreath
Magnolias have long been a symbol of the South. Making a stunning magnolia leaf wreath for the holidays is both fun and easy. The leathery leaves hold up well without water. Choose magnolia leaves...
Thanksgiving & Christmas Cacti
Discover how to grow and maintain Christmas cactus, from watering schedules to encouraging seasonal flowers.