The Legend of the Poinsettia

Thursday, 12 December 2019 by

Happy Poinsettia Day! December 12th was declared by Congress as National Poinsettia Day in honor of the passing of Joel Robinson Poinsett, a botanist and statesman who is credited with first bringing the beloved holiday blooms to the United States. Click here to learn more about the history of the poinsettia.  But aside from the

Holiday Curb Appeal with Poinsettias

Monday, 25 November 2019 by

  Be sure to join us for our Poinsettia Open House this Saturday, November 30th at 9601 9th Avenue NW, Bradenton, FL.  You don’t need to be Clark Griswold to be the envy of your neighbors! Create a dramatic entrance and warm welcome this holiday season with poinsettias! No holiday is complete without poinsettias. Recently

Decorating with Poinsettias

Friday, 22 November 2019 by

Please join us at our annual Poinsettia Open House this Saturday, November 30th! In the meantime, here are some great tips on decorating with poinsettias so you can plan ahead.  During the holiday season, no home is complete without the traditional poinsettia plant. The poinsettia is a treasured seasonal tradition. Learn more about its history

History of the Poinsettia

Monday, 28 October 2019 by

Poinsettia plants are native to Central America. They have a long history dating back to the Aztecs in the 14th through 16th centuries in southern Mexico. History shows the Aztecs used poinsettias for both decorative and practical purposes. They would extract a purplish dye from the plant for coloring textiles and even cosmetics. The white

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