Plan to enjoy flowers in cold weather with spring bulbs
Early spring bulbs lift winter gloom with colors from crocus, snowdrops, hyacinth, trout lilies, snowflakes, Muscari, and lily of the valley. These deer resistant perennials return yearly and thrive when planted in fall before soil cools, with snowdrops blooming around Christmas and crocuses brightening borders or lawns.
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Poinsettias Dominate The Christmas Season
Betty Montgomery reports poinsettias define the Christmas season with more than 34 million plants sold nationwide. Color varieties include pink, white, apricot, and orange Clemson Tiger, with growers testing 100+ varieties annually at NC State. California leads production, followed by North Carolina, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. Poinsettias are not poisonous. care tips cover selection, avoiding cold exposure, and inducing rebloom with long dark nights starting Oct 1.
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Ask Amy on family plans during the holidays
A reader asks if she should confront a sister in law who plans a Christmas Disney World trip despite pandemic risks. The columnist advises against unsolicited judgment, notes long-distance travel raises exposure risk, and suggests avoiding pushing opinions unless asked.
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