by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 15, 2021 | DIY/How to, Vegetables & Herbs
How do you care for herbs inside? It seems simple, but oftentimes, we’re left with spindly, weak plants that don’t have much flavor. Here are tips to make your kitchen herbs strong, flavorful, and healthy throughout the winter and the whole year! 1. More...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 12, 2021 | Christmas, Holidays
Looking for songs to add to your Christmas playlist? Check out these popular Spanish tracks and learn a few details about their multilingual history! Feliz Navidad – Gwen Stefani and Mon Laferte Legend has it that the singer/songwriter Jose Feliciano wrote this...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 8, 2021 | Christmas, Houseplants
Just as the days are their darkest and winter begins, the Christmas cactus starts to bloom. The radiant petals of pink, red, white, or yellow are a highlight of the holiday season, and keep blooming until mid-winter. Preparing this houseplant to bloom is easy, but...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Nov 1, 2021 | Houseplants, DIY/How to
Hibiscus are sun-loving, tropical plants that have big showy flowers with a famous, prominent stamen. You don’t need to live in California or Florida to grow them. In temperate climates, you can grow them outside during the summer and enjoy them indoors as houseplants...
by Platt Hill Nursery | Oct 25, 2021 | DIY/How to, Vegetables & Herbs
Have too many homegrown garden vegetables to eat? Cold storage, freezing, drying, pickling, and canning are just a few ways to make your harvest last. With these techniques, you’ll save money on food, boost your nutrition during the winter, and keep your veggies all...
