Brent & Becky's Blog — christmas gift

At this most wonderful time of year, you might be thinking less about your spring garden and a little more about gifts for friends and family. We love anything that brings a smile to a loved one’s face, and for gardeners, there’s no shortage of options! Whether you’re making a shopping list or a wish list, these great gift items are sure to brighten someone’s day—not to mention next year’s garden.

It’s the season of giving, and by now, we’re all searching for the perfect gifts to fill our shopping lists. Yet, there’s something a little impersonal about scraping elbows with the holiday crowds in the malls and big-box stores. Furthermore, it can be challenging to come up with gift ideas that won’t simply add more junk to our recipients’ homes! By choosing to give plants, you can avoid the masses of Christmas shoppers while giving a gift that will genuinely add to your loved one’s life.    Giving the Gift of Plants for Christmas There’s a bit of an art...

Hippeastrum By: Brent and Becky How to Grow Hippeastrum Hippeastrums for the Holidays In the world of Christmas gifting with plants, few flowers are quite as beloved as heavenly hippeastrums. Known for their unbelievably beautiful, star-shaped blooms that come in a rainbow of beautiful colors and patterns, they brilliantly burst into life when the weather is cold. Not to mention, unlike gift cards, they last for years, making them perfect for showing your loved ones how much you care. How to Grow Hippeastrum Growing the best hippeastrum starts with picking the best bulb. When picking one out - whether for...