BHG Editors' Favorite Finds: Favorite Holiday Traditions

If you’ve been scrolling through your TikTok feed, ooh-ing and ahh-ing over charmingly layered decor styles, you’re not alone.

Whether you find it in your garden or see it falling from the sky, it can be an indication of something that may symbolize with the scenarios in your life. Wondering what could it be? Read on!

It’s Sunday morning, and you’ve just made a full spread for the whole family. The fruit is chopped, the bacon is sizzling, and the omelettes are piping hot. There’s just one more step to completing the meal: the toast. But when you go to put the bread in the toaster, you discover something unsightly—white, fuzzy mold has grown across the last slice of the loaf.

The holiday season is a time when our homes are adorned with festive decorations and beautiful plants like Poinsettias, Christmas cacti, and Norfolk Island pines. But what should you do with them once the holiday festivities have ended? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Here are practical tips on how to care for and repurpose them!

The flowering period of these tasty berries is something every gardener waits with anticipation, as it marks the beginning of a fruitful season! Let’s have a detailed insight on When Do Blackberries Bloom?

Cats, with their graceful movements and mysterious personalities, convey many things! Continue reading to unveil the secrets these curious animals hold!

Winter heath (Erica carnea, Zones 5-8) is surprisingly absent from our Northeastern gardens. Species in the heath genus (Erica) are often confused or lumped in with heather (Calluna vulgaris, Zones 4-7). While heather cultivars can still be found at many garden centers and online nurseries, you may wish to avoid planting them. This species has been reported as invasive in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest. While it may not appear to spread around one’s garden, in wild areas, especially alpine, high-elevation, and coastal areas, heather has been documented as impacting the displacement of some native plants. Learn more about heaths and heathers.

As I look outside my office window, I can see a serene layer of snow has begun blanketing my garden.  So, it seems like an appropriate time to celebrate the often-overlooked beauty and joys of winter gardening. While the plummeting temperatures have forced much of our gardens into a state of rest, this season actually offers a unique and magical opportunity to connect with nature in a different way.

There’s nothing like prepping up your garden and green friends for a merry vibe! If you are looking for ways to Make Plants Look Festive for Holiday Season, then here are the best ones right in tune with the jolly spirit.

11:11 – well, this can just be a time on the clock, but it holds a deeper, spiritual significance that resonates with gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.

DIY Holiday Decor from the Garden If you're looking for a budget-friendly way to add decor for the holidays, start by looking in your own garden for seasonal accents! Create your own holiday decor with elements from the garden

Have you ever wondered, “Is Wheat a Vegetable?” It’s a common question that might make you scratch your head. Let’s dig into it together and determine what makes wheat different from the veggies you see on your plate.