Holidays

10 Facts About Turkeys

As Thanksgiving nears, it is time to pay homage to the iconic bird. Not just tasty and delicious,...

Alternative Vegetable Jack-o-Lanterns

The tradition of the “Jack-O-Lantern stems from England, Ireland and Scotland where...

Designer Picks: New Year's Eve Swag

This is it — the last week of the year. The gift-giving holidays are finally behind us,...

We Tested It: Fruitcake

When I was a kid, every holiday season my father received a fruitcake as a gift from one of...

A Horticulturist On Caring For A Live Christmas Tree

In the United States, the tradition of decorating fresh cut or live trees inside the house...

Tips For Consuming Less During The Holidays

A few weeks before Thanksgiving, one of my daughters announced that she needed to pick up a...

Christmas Lights Safety Tips

A house lit up with Christmas lights is a beautiful sight to behold. But stringing lights...

Etiquette: Decorating The Office For The Holidays

The holiday season is upon us and it’s time once again for the annual tug-of-war over...