written by Lisa Briggs
The frantic pace of the holidays has given way to the much calmer contemplation of mid-winter, making it a great time to settle in, plan for and nurture some spring gardening projects.

written by Lisa Briggs
Even though the short-term forecast is calling for a couple of snowy days, so far the 2022-23 winter has been fairly uneventful. Some snow, a short polar vortex and rain. So much rain!

written by Lisa Briggs
Every family has their particular holiday traditions that are practiced, and enjoyed, year after year. We bundle up and head get to the same place to get the tree. We bake cookies from the same family recipes. We watch the same holiday specials on television. My family drives around the city on Christmas Eve looking for the best light displays.

written by Lisa Briggs
Baby, it’s been cold outside, so winter is definitely here! Outside, seeds and buds are settling in for their seasonal nap. The earth is still. Inside our homes, we’re warm and happy in rooms sparkling with bright lights, views of any impending storms softened by steamy windows. This time of year we gather together to celebrate family and friends. But don’t forget your indoor gardening chores.

written by Lisa Briggs
The term winter solstice marks the day when the earth’s axis tips us, and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, the farthest from the sun, so that the sun appears at its lowest and weakest point in the sky.

written by Lisa Briggs
. The indoor Holiday Wonderland has been up and running for a while, but last week brought several trucks filled with evergreen wreaths, garland and trees from up north. Our once empty nursery yard is filled with the fragrance of fir and cedar.

written by Lisa Briggs
I love the bustle of the winter holidays. If I regret taking on extra projects, the sight of family faces around the table at Thanksgiving makes all of the work worthwhile. You can use all kinds of things to decorate for the holidays-live plants, foraged stems, fruits and cones from our gardens and cut boughs to invite the holiday spirit into your home and life.

written by Lisa Briggs
The crisp, white frost that we’ve seen on our lawns a couple of times is a sure sign that the planting season is waning. If you have the energy, you don’t have to put away your wheelbarrow, rakes and shovels yet.

written by Lisa Briggs
Sit back and enjoy November’s wild ride because predictions are calling for an El Nina year. That means a cold and wet winter. So no complaining about raking as it looks like there may be plenty of shoveling in our future!

written by Lisa Briggs
There’s no snow forecasted in our immediate future. So why not add some holiday decorating to this weekend’s chore list and hang your Christmas lights? These beautiful, late fall days are perfect for getting a jump on outdoor holiday decorating.