It's December 12th, and that means it's National Poinsettia Day! The poinsettia is one of the few flowers of North America that can claim its own day thanks to Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. It is Roberts who is credited for bringing this beautiful traditional Christmas gift to our land. And it all happened like this: Ambassador Poinsett was on a diplomatic mission to Taxco, Mexico. The year was 1828.
There are few shade perennials that can compete with the seasonal interest of hellebores. Also called the Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose, bloom-time often coincides with the Christmas holidays. This hardy perennial offers beautiful blooms all through the dreary days of winter and into early spring. Hellebores features blooms with five petaled, cup-shaped flowers with dark green foliage that makes for a beautiful back-drop.
Invisilites are one of our favorite ways to brighten your holiday décor during the upcoming season. Invisilites are micro LED lights on a thin, flexible wire that are super easy to use. They come in a variety of styles, designs, and colors that will compliment any décor for the holiday season or all year-round.
Check out the video on the Guide to Choosing a Lifelike Tree, with the Garden Guru, Mike Westphal:
Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, shares some information on some of the most realistic, lifelike trees. Learn about the different functions, sizes, and options offered by leaders in the industry.
Our employees are what truly make McDonald Garden Center a diverse and unique place to work and shop. We have some pretty amazing people with many backgrounds and different personalities who have a real passion for what they do, and Candy is no exception! Most of you know Candy from our Independence location in Virginia Beach, but most recently she was promoted to Visual Merchandiser at our Great Neck location.
