6 Pet-Friendly Holiday Houseplants To Celebrate The Season Safely

Jennifer Aldrich for Better Homes & Gardens gives some advice on safe pet-friendly plants for the holiday season. Keep your furry friends safe with these festive plants that are non-toxic to dogs and cats. The most wonderful time of the year can quickly turn into...

The Story Behind Your Christmas Wreath

Robin Sweetser gives us the background story behind the Christmas Wreath for the Old Farmer’s Almanac. What Does a Wreath on Your Door Symbolize? This time of year, Christmas wreaths are hung in every place imaginable—from doors and fences to lampposts and...

“A Season Of Shivers” Predicted For The U.S.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a cold winter for the 2021-2022 season. Brrr! The 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac comes with a winter warning: Prepare for a “Season of Shivers.” This winter will be punctuated by positively bone-chilling, below-average temperatures...

How To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree Like A Pro

Emily VanSchmus takes the guess work out of adding lights to your Christmas tree for Better Homes & Gardens. This handy guide will teach you how to hang lights on your Christmas tree. Get our editor-tested tips on how to light artificial Christmas trees and find...

Holly

Holly’s big plant family includes hundreds of varieties that range from 70-foot-tall trees to petite shrubs less than a foot tall. Nearly all of these variations can be sorted into four basic groups: English holly (glossy, spiny foliage); American holly (similar to...