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Though Valentine’s Day has always been associated with romance, in present times Valentine’s Day is also seen as a day to celebrate love in all of its forms. Origin of Valentine’s Day The roots of Valentine’s Day go back to ancient times, when people honored the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the [...]
Florist cyclamen are in full bloom and available now through late spring. Cyclamen make a great blooming winter house plant because they thrive in cooler temperatures. Cyclamen add vibrant color and cheerfulness to a winter home when the weather outside is not conducive to gardening. The plant is very easy to care for. Choose one [...]
Orchids are a great way to decorate for the holidays, adding color and drama to any room. They’re one of the most exotic plants on earth—yet orchids are amazingly easy to care for. Potted orchids require bright indirect light every day, but do not expose these plants to direct sunlight. Thoroughly soak the potting medium [...]
The Christmas cactus is a very popular Holiday blooming plant second only to the Poinsettia. This zygo-cactus, native to Central and South America comes in many colors including, white, pink, yellow, orange, red and purple. Through years of hybridization, we now have Christmas cactus, Easter cactus and Thanksgiving cactus. They are called epiphytes and [...]
Holiday Preview 2011 The staff at Chester’s Flower Shop in Utica, NY is gearing up for their annual Holiday Open House – Saturday Nov. 19th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov 20th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for the “Free Drawing” and become eligible to win a gift basket filled with valuable gifts [...]
By Lori W-greenhouse manager The change of seasons are most appreciated by a greenhouse grower because it means the start of a different crop to grow. “The poinsettias are here…!” Those are 4 words that bring much excitement and trepidation to the grower. Poinsettias are one of my favorite plants to grow. Just to [...]
Central NY is the Place to be in Autumn. Summer is on it’s way out, and although we’ll miss it, there’s no better place to be in the Fall than right here in Central New York. Crisp nights and cooler days, rich Fall foliage and beautiful sites everywhere. Now is the time to bring the [...]
Roasted Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herb Pesto By: Laura L. Country Living magazine for September has some yummy recipes to try. The timing is perfect if you’ve got the goodies fresh from your own garden! The first recipe is for a Roasted Tomato Sauce, perfect for making your homemade pizza fresh and delicious! [...]
By Lori W. If you are on a bulb catalog mailing list, you probably have received several catalogs by now. The beautifully photographed pictures will entice you into compulsive shopping, and when the bulbs start blooming next spring, you’ll be reminded why you over indulged. After a long dreary winter, spring blooming bulbs jump-start your [...]
Chrysanthemum – the outdoor garden mum – the plant that extends our growing season here in Central New York. By now the summer annual and perennial flowers are winding down and fading away, but with fall mums just starting show their color, our gardens can be revitalized with brilliant arrays of orange, yellow, red, [...]
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