If you are spending this weekend looking for the perfect Christmas tree, check out the article on Merrifield Garden Center‘s website, “Selecting the Perfect Christmas Tree,” by Michael Fahey. For video format, watch David Yost when he explained how to choose the perfect tree on an archived Merrifield television show (old timers here may remember that Merrifield used to have a Saturday morning television show on gardening). To select healthy poinsettia plants, watch Dr. David Clement, University of Maryland Extension specialist, describe what to look for and tips on taking care of this lovely euphorbia.
Gardens ‘n Plants Podcast- Celebrating Calendula, Harvesting Greens, and DIY Holiday Gifts December 8, 2020Join Peggy Riccio and Teri Speight as they discuss what is happening in their gardens. Peggy talks about calendula and Teri talks about harvesting greens from her community garden. Together they discuss the change in date and venue for the annual Philadelphia Flower Show and DIY holiday gifts. This episode marks the last episode in […]Peggy
- Decorating with Waxed Amaryllis, Cooking with Sage and Bulbing Fennel, and Creating Houseplant Gifts December 1, 2020Join Peggy Riccio and Teri Speight as they discuss what is happening in their gardens. Peggy talks about the compost she received for her new garden bed, waxed amaryllis bulbs, and the herbs and edible flowers she cut from her garden for her charcuterie board. Teri talks about cooking with bulbing fennel and using sage […]Peggy
- Celebrating Calendula, Harvesting Greens, and DIY Holiday Gifts December 8, 2020