Why Won’t My Christmas Cactus Bloom? (And What to Do About It)
The exotic flowers of Christmas cactus look twice as lovely when the land is covered in a white mantle mantle of snow – but how…
Amber Noyes
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
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Author: Amber Noyes
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master's degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers' markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
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12 Flower Seeds to Start in January That Give You Earlier Blooms and a Fuller Garden
It’s about this time of year that every gardener gets what I refer to as “the green itch.” The holidays have come and gone. Things…
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18 Smart Winter Garden Tasks That Make Spring So Much Easier
Is your gardening calendar empty for winter? Well, we can fill it up together. If the cold season leaves you time on your hand, don’t…
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Best Perennial Companions for Dahlias That Bloom Late Into the Season
Dahlias, blooming till late in the season, with their warm colors and many shapes, from cactus to single, ball and even water lily or orchid,…
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If You See This “Orange Gelatinous Blob” on Your Cedar Trees, Prune It Immediately — It’s About to Infect Your Apples
If you’re walking past your cedar trees one morning and catch a glimpse of something bright, jiggly, and… well, frankly gross — it’s easy to…
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10 Ornamental Trees That Offer Bright Yellow Fall Foliage if You Want Something Different Than the Usual Reds
Every fall garden, like clockwork, the reds and oranges show up to the party early—flashing their fiery tones like they own the season. And sure,…
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Pruning Apple Trees in Winter – How & Why to Prune Your Trees When It’s Cold!
I know, it’s cold outside, and it may even snow, so the will to garden is not at its peak. But in winter, you still…
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10 Poisonous Weeds That Can Hurt You Worse Than Poison Ivy — What They Look Like and How to Remove Them Safely
If you’ve ever grabbed a weed without thinking and then spent the rest of the day wondering what on earth touched your skin, you already…
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If You See Frost Pulling Your Garden Soil Up Like Hair, It’s a Warning Sign for Your Plants — Here’s How to Prevent It
If you step into your garden on a frosty morning and notice the soil looking lifted, cracked, or pulled upward in thin little ridges —…
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Bird of Paradise Varieties That Turn Ordinary Gardens Into Tropical Escapes
If you are old enough, you will remember the first time you have seen a Strelitzia blossom! Yes, because it’s like looking at a strange…
