Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
February 8–12
Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
February 23–26
Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
February 23–26
Akron Home & Flower Show
John S. Knight Center, Akron, OH
February 24–26
Philadelphia International Flower Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
March 4–11
Portland Flower Show
Portland Company Complex, Portland, ME
March 7–11
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
March 10–18
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA
March 14–18
San Francisco Flower & Garden Show
San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, CA
March 21–25
Capital District Garden & Flower Show
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
March 23–25
Nashville Lawn & Garden Show
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Nashville, TN
March 1–4
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Epcot Center, Orlando, FL
March 7–May 20
Boise Flower & Garden ShowThe Boise Center, Boise, ID
March 23–25
Courtesy of Horticulture Magazine
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
Don’t forget the Mistletoe
Last year, as I was taking down my Christmas decorations, I realized I had forgotten to hang mistletoe over my doorway. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember seeing mistletoe in any of the homes I visited during the Christmas season.
If you do some research, you’ll find that since ancient times mistletoe has been considered to be a magical plant with mystical powers. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe has been around since the 16th century. Through the years, the reason for the kiss has changed. Some felt it was an important ritual that would bring fertility to a newly married couple. It was also thought to bring peace between a feuding husband and wife. At one point, the idea was that if an unmarried couple kissed under the mistletoe, it would be considered a promise to marry.
I guess in the year 2011 we no longer believe that kissing under a piece of greenery is going to bring any kind of change to our lives. But, it does seem like a shame to let such a lovely tradition disappear. So, while you’re out shopping for your Christmas tree, holly, ivy, and poinsettias…don’t forget the mistletoe.
If you do some research, you’ll find that since ancient times mistletoe has been considered to be a magical plant with mystical powers. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe has been around since the 16th century. Through the years, the reason for the kiss has changed. Some felt it was an important ritual that would bring fertility to a newly married couple. It was also thought to bring peace between a feuding husband and wife. At one point, the idea was that if an unmarried couple kissed under the mistletoe, it would be considered a promise to marry.
I guess in the year 2011 we no longer believe that kissing under a piece of greenery is going to bring any kind of change to our lives. But, it does seem like a shame to let such a lovely tradition disappear. So, while you’re out shopping for your Christmas tree, holly, ivy, and poinsettias…don’t forget the mistletoe.
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