It’s about time to start decking those halls. I love using natural materials and plants as holiday décor, and one plant known for merry and bright is the amaryllis. The amaryllis we buy for our homes ...

It’s not the holidays without a live tree, fresh wreath, or poinsettia plant to bring festive cheer to your home. You may have even added a Christmas cactus to your holiday décor this year. But if you ...

Fall is the right time to purchase these bulbs so you can grow them yourself and allow them to bloom in time for Christmas. Here's how to take care of them.

Ten years ago, when I placed a potted amaryllis bulb on my desk at work, no one seemed to know what it was. In my non-scientific poll of anyone who came by, I was astonished to find 75% of my ...

Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards. Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite.

Q: I was gifted a paperwhite Narcissus for Christmas. Can I plant it out in my landscape now that it is no longer blooming? A: Paperwhites ― Narcissus papyraceus ― are a popular bulb to give at the ...

This morning I said to myself, “Self,” (and I knew it was me, because I recognized my voice, and I was wearing my pajamas) “today is going to be a good day! I’m going to write about the amaryllises.” ...

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs ...

When anyone gives me directions and follows with the phrase “You can’t miss it,” my heart sinks, because if anyone can miss it, I will. The same goes with “no fail fudge.” Naturally then, years ago I ...

Q: I have a friend who gives me an amaryllis bulb every year. I love them. I love having something blooming in the house during the winter. But I can’t bear to kill anything, so after they are done ...