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As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about all the wonderful traditions that make Christmas so special. One such tradition that has gained popularity in recent years is the wearing of Christmas pyjamas. These festive and cozy sleepwear options have become a staple in many households, adding a touch of holiday spirit to the bedtime routine. In this article, we'll explore the world of Christmas pyjamas, from their history and various styles to where you can find the perfect pair for you and your loved ones.

Different Types of Christmas Cactus Varieties come with flowers ranging from vibrant reds to delicate pinks, each variety with its unique charm and beauty. Contrary to their desert cousins, these succulents thrive in cooler temperatures and are the quintessence of the festive season!

This month, we’re collaborating with some brilliant businesses to bring you our very special “12 days of Christmas” prize draw, offering 12 generous prizes to 12 lucky winners throughout the month of December.

Understanding amaryllis dormancy is key to helping your plant bloom consistently year after year.

As winter sets in and most gardens enter a period of dormancy, White Christmas Cactus bursts into a spectacle of snowy blossoms, offering a stark yet stunning contrast to its green, arching stems!

The mums in my garden have been deliberately planted because of the colorful, cheery blooms they unveil in late summer and early fall. Even though they signify an end to summer, I love that they stick around through the up-and-down weather of autumn. All of my plants have come from planting the potted mums I bought for fall arrangements and then dug into the garden before winter. In this article, I’m going to talk about when to cut back mums during the growing season and whether you should prune them after the blooms fade in fall or wait until spring.

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When purchasing a genuine Schlumbergera buckleyi or bridgesii, it is important that you separate it from other similar-looking plants to save yourself from buying the wrong specimen. This article will explore the key factors of How to Identify a Real Christmas Cactus from a Fake One.

If you’re looking to make the most out of your Christmas Cactus this holiday season, timing is everything. Manipulating the amount of darkness this plant receives could be the secret to a more vibrant flowers! So, When Should You Put a Christmas Cactus in the Dark? Let’s find out!

Project Giving Back has announced that it will be continuing its support of gardens for good causes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2025 and 2026. Speaking at the opening of the 2023 Gardens For Good Causes Exhibition at the Garden Museum in London, Project Giving Back’s CEO, Hattie Ghaui, said: “I am thrilled to confirm we will be supporting even more gardens for good causes at RHS Chelsea Flower Show until 2026. As we move into our third year of funding, it feels like PGB is still in its adolescent years and we wanted to give it time to mature into adulthood. We know from having to turn down some incredibly strong funding applications over the past couple of years that there are so many wonderful stories waiting to be told. We’re all excited to see how the creativity of charities, designers and wider garden teams continues to unfold and look forward to welcoming more partnerships into the PGB family.”

Reblooming Christmas cactus is much easier than you may think, and in this post I’m going to explain how to encourage yours to flower again year after year.