Valentine's Day Gifts for the One You Love

Ensure your sweetheart can garden all day with the help of this handy seat and tool bag in one. The Gardener's Tool Stool "is made of lightweight steel and water-resistant nylon. The bag detaches easily from the frame via hook-and-loop fasteners and has two carrying handles, 21 pockets for different sized tools, and a large catch-all interior." 

Instead of flowers, why not give a plant that will last as long as it's well cared for? Consider this Succulent Living Wall Planter, also from Uncommon Goods. "Succulents are as low maintenance as they are charming, and with the included instructions, you'll be able to keep your clippings alive and well for years. Your portable garden can be hung from a wall or fence, or used as a living centerpiece--an eye catching way to get your gardening hobby off the ground. Made in San Diego."

Of course, there's also our favorite gift, The W&W Nursery "I Still Play in Dirt" t-shirt. Playing in dirt isn't just for kids anymore. If you love it like we do, then this shirt is for you! Gardening is a lifestyle. Live it!

Poinsettia Care - Shopping Tips

Here are some items to consider while making your poinsettia selection:

Avoid plants with foliage that is beginning to yellow. The actual flowers of the poinsettia are the golden yellow clusters (cyathia) in the center of the colored bracts. The colored bracts are actually the plant’s leaves that change color to attract pollinators. When you choose your poinsettia, make sure the plant you choose still has the bright golden yellow clusters in the center.

Avoid purchasing poinsettias that have been left in the plastic wrapping. This could cause the leaves to yellow and drop before the holiday season is over. 

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A protective sleeve should be placed on the plant to shelter it from cold temperatures on its way from the store to home. The poinsettia should be taken home and unwrapped as soon as possible. Leaving the plant in an unheated car while you continue to shop will cause cold injury.