Garden Community Holiday Party


Under the Mistletoe (December 2000) a third holiday plant study by Audrey Stallsmith, explores the legends of that most romantic of herbs ..."The history, folklore, and uses of mistletoe" Holly Holidays (December 2000) by Susan Ward, editor for Gardening in B.C. explores the "wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly. Also, discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced."

Daffodils for the Holidays (December 2000)" . . .Inlcude some paperwhite daffodils in your holiday decorations." Who else, but our own Daffodils editor, Mary Lou Gripshover, could offer up such bulbous advice for holiday gift giving.

A Real Christmas Tree Does More Than Just Spruce Up Your House (December 2000), also comes courtesy of Susan Ward. "A real Christmas tree is the wise environmental choice, and selecting one is a tradition your family won't want to miss."

Don't Throw Out Your Poinsettia (January 2002) is another great offering by Susan Ward. "Instead of throwing your Poinsettia into the trash, why not grow it on for next year? Follow these simple steps to get your Poinsettia to rebloom."

Mary Gardens (December 1998) by Garden Design editor Kirk Johnson, explores the plants often used for "Gardens devoted to the Virgin Mary."

Rosemary, Herb of Rememberance(December 2001), by yours truely, The Mid-Atlantic Plantsman. "Rosemary has long been associated with Christmas. Come explore some of the lore of this anchient herb." In Rosemary, Part II(December 2001) the herb's cultural aspects are examined. "Rosemary is an herb associated with Christmas. Its culture is relatively simple. Explore the legends further along with some information on how you may include this herb in your gardening plans."

Christmas Botany (Part I)- Oh Tannenbaum (December 2000) is another offering by yours truely. "Winter holidays are rife with botanical traditions- especially Christmas. Explore the tradition of the Christmas tree and its many origins."

Holidays Here and There

Traditions and holiday tales by our editors from around the world.

TIME FOR THE GARDEN OR TIME FOR THE BEACH??? (December 1997) by Gay Klok of Tasmanian Garden JournalA hilarious anecdote of how "Australian gardeners" celebrate holidays.

The Steamy Hot Christmas Day, Down Under (December 1998) also by our beloved Gay. A more traditional Tasmanian Christmas is

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