Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Mother’s Day Everyone!

On this day celebrating the women responsible for making each and every one of our lives possible, Garden Variety would like to offer a word of thanks for the unconditional love, thoughtful care and tireless efforts of every mom out … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day From Garden Variety

To all of you from all of us at GV, have a very Happy Valentine’s Day! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Garden Variety Wishes You a Merry Christmas Happy Thanksgiving From Garden Variety! Happy Halloween From Garden Variety!  

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Gardenites, Have a Happy New Year!

On this last day of 2013, the new year is upon us, which means that it’s time to reflect on life over the past twelve months. Was it a better year for you? Did you accomplish your personal or professional … Continue reading

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Garden Variety Wishes You a Merry Christmas

Gardenites, although we’re sure that most of you are too busy celebrating the holiday to read this, we at GV would like to take time to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!  

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Digital Wallpapers | Classic Outdoor Christmas Scenes

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except you—making last-minute preparations for a day filled with loved ones, good cheer and giving. In the spirit of the holidays, here are a few … Continue reading

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The Kissing Ball | A Holiday Decorating How-To

Garden writer and illustrator Steve Asbell shares a decorative twist on traditional mistletoe

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Plant One on Me | The Magic of Mistletoe

Mistletoe may be perpetually associated with holiday romance, but it is also becoming big business and despite its reputation as a tree-killing parasite, the plant plays an important ecological role.

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Keeping the Green in Holiday Evergreens

 GV Contributor Joyce Newman provides tips and advice on maintaining beauty, sweet-smelling and long-lasting evergreen holiday decorations.

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Holiday Plant Care | Melinda Myers Shares Her Houseplant Survival Secrets

Gardening expert Melinda Myers offers a little expert advice with GV readers on caring for some often-difficult holiday houseplants.

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Happy Halloween From Garden Variety!

Holiday wishes from all of us (and a brief history of Halloween).

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