Think of cyclamen and the chances are that Mothers Day immediately comes to mind, which is something of a pity. Now don't misinterpret me, there's nothing wrong with mothers or with having a day for them, but it does seem a little unfortunate when such beautiful, adaptable and useful plants become so commercialized that there's difficulty escaping that association.

Gardening indoors includes houseplants and plants that are just indoors for the winter.The heat and light indoors calls for special care of your houseplants and over wintering of tender garden plants. There are other problems which need consideration including salt build-up, humidity, drafts, pests, how you water your plants and what to do if they get pot bound.

There's nothing more festive than several amaryllis plants contributing their rich burst of bloom to your house during the holiday season.

Here in Michigan and other temperate climates, winter survival is everything for wild birds. The search for food starts at dawn and continues till dusk. If a bird is able to eat enough, it will store enough energy to survive a cold winter's night. It then starts all over for another day.

You should find that making your own Christmas wreath is surprisingly easy and that there are a couple ways in which one can be made.

The first method for making your own Christmas wreath begins by collecting the materials you will need from branches or twigs in your environment. Some great sources include pin, spruce, and other evergreen trees. While you’re at it, pick up a few pinecones for decoration and be sure not to harm the trees from which you are collecting branches.

If you are in the market for a beautiful evergreen to be added to your landscape, Christmas is a perfect time to begin shopping. While most Christmas shoppers purchase a Christmas tree that has already been chopped at the bottom, there are several nurseries that offer live Christmas trees with the roots still intact.