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Joanne is a gardener by trade for 23 years. She’s won Blue and Red Ribbon Awards in gardening competitions held by Philadelphia’s Horticulture Society, has judged their City Gardens Contest, and also taught at the Philadelphia Flower Show. She is the author of "A Down to Earth Bible Study." www.joannetaylor.org

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Roasting chestnuts: A holiday tradition

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Who can resist the Nate King Cole version of the song Chestnuts Roasting on an Open fire? During this time of year, roasting and shelling chestnuts...
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Mistletoe: A holiday tradition

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

After the presents are wrapped, the house is decorated, and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care; there are only two minor details left to...
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Joanne's eco-friendly 2009 Christmas decorating guide

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

JUST CLICK, LEARN, AND ENJOY THE SLIDESHOWS: TWO HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: Roasting chestnuts Mistletoe DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Oh Christmas...
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Gifts that grow on you Pt. 3: Paperwhites

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Last but not least in this three-part series on gifts that grow on you, are the easy-to-grow Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus), a member of the,...
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The Ketelerria: The rare tree that was stolen for Christmas

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Photographed at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden “Tree stolen for Christmas,” now that’s an oxymoron; and it takes a moron to go...
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Gifts that grow on you Pt. 2: Chia Pets

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

This is the second of a three- part series on plant gifts that grow on you. Whether giving a gift to the avid gardener, or to the person who can kill...
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Gifts that grow on you Pt. 1: Amaryllis

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

This is the first of a three part series on plant gifts that grow on you. Whether giving a gift to the avid gardener, or for the person who can kill a...
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Holiday deco: Christmas wreaths

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Pre-decorated evergreen holiday wreaths adorn the corridor walls of Waterloo Gardens in Devon by the dozens; and they are adorned with bows, bells,...
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Holiday deco: Evergreen roping, swags and sprigs

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Decorate your home with Christmas garland this holiday season. Both artificial garland and live evergreen garland can be used to decorate the mailbox,...
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Holiday deco: Decorate the Christmas tree naturally

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Once the Christmas tree has been purchased; the decorating begins. But wait; don’t pull out that giant box of traditional ornaments from past...
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