Podcasts about Poinsettia

Send us a text*Disclaimer*   This episode is part of the Causes or Cures Public Health Is Weird bonus series and is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you're worried about a child or pet eating a poinsettia, contact a medical professional or veterinarian. This podcast is not a poison control center.  :)Every December, poinsettias show up, and so does the panic.Suddenly, a festive red plant is treated like antifreeze with leaves: dangerous to kids, deadly to pets, and one accidental nibble away from an emergency vet visit. But where did this fear actually come from, and does the evidence support it?In this bonus episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks dives into one of the most persistent holiday health myths and asks a very public-health question: How did a weak claim turn into a century-long panic?Using poison-control data, toxicology studies, veterinary evidence, and a little personal history (including a dog named Barnaby and the hazards of NYC sidewalks), this episode unpacks what poinsettias really do, and don't do, to humans and animals.In this episode, you'll learn:Where the myth of the “deadly poinsettia” originated and why it stuckWhat large U.S. poison-control data shows about poinsettia exposures in childrenWhy poinsettias behave very differently in real life than in our imaginationsWhat toxicology studies in animals actually found (hint: no lethal effects)What the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center reports when pets chew on poinsettiasWhy dose and curiosity matter more than fearHow risk is often exaggerated when kids, pets, and holidays collideWhether Dr. Eeks would let her own pets near a poinsettia (spoiler: probably not, but not for the reasons you think)A Christmas legend behind the poinsettia...and a gentle reminder that miracles don't pause for plant anatomyPublic health takeaway:Not everything we fear is dangerous. Sometimes fear does the exaggerating, not the risk.Work with me? Perhaps we are a good match. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Follow Public Health is WeirdOr Facebook here.Or X.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to her WEEKLY newsletter here!References:All scientific references discussed in this episode are below and available on the accompanying blog post at BloomingWellness.com. New York Botanical Garden Article: Dispelling a Seasonal Myth: For Humans, The Poinsettia is Not a Toxic Plant – Science Talk ArchiveKrenzelok, E. P., Jacobsen, T. D., & Aronis, J. M. (1996). Poinsettia exposures have good outcomes… just as we thought. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 14(7), 671–674.Evens, Z. N, & Stellpflug, S. J. (2012). Holiday Plants with Toxic Misconceptions. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency CaSupport the show

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Today's story: Classic stories are an important part of Christmas traditions for both kids and adults. They teach values of generosity, family, love, wonder, and belief. Here are five that stand the test of time: The Snowman, The Polar Express, The Legend of the Poinsettia, A Christmas Carol, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/826Get the full story and learning resources: https://plainenglish.com/826 --Plain English helps you improve your English:Learn about the world and improve your EnglishClear, natural English at a speed you can understandNew stories every weekLearn even more at PlainEnglish.comMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse 

Sunday's Race of the Day is Oaklawn Park's Poinsettia Stakes. Gino Buccola and Mike Beer analyze here.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include six touchdowns in one game from Gale Sayers, the creation of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the winning recipe from the Chicago Tribune’s 1964 Holiday Recipe Submission Contest, and more.

This was one of the hardest plants to care for during my time in interiorscape, and a lot of the dead ones were due to shipping issues! Learn more about the cuetlaxochitl (aka poinsettia) here! Also, free gifts with every order through December 2025! Https://ohhappyplants.shop

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Lovely to chat to Kate what an amazing and varied career in horticulture she has had and what stories she has about her time on gardeners world.It nice to hear someone not get the gardening bug from their grandparents but fall in love in the most unexpected way!George gave us a garden fact about Poinsettia. Join us next week for our last episode this year!

The red flowered plant that shows up everywhere at this time of year–I saw a forest of them in Wegman's this morning– is called in Mexico the cuetlaxochitl, or the noche buena; but Americans know it by as the namesake of man who introduced it to the United States: poinsettia. Yet Joel Roberts Poinsett was a more interesting organism than that plant given his name. He was a South Carolinian who spent years away from the state, and was a committed nationalist and anti-nullifier; a world traveller when few Americans were; a slaveowner who other slaveowners regarded as potentially anti-slavery; an international investor who also labored for South Carolina local improvements; a diplomat who spent years if not decades trying to find a way to be a soldier. And that's leaving a few facets of his identity out. As my guest Lindsay Schackenbach Regele sums him up, “He was not the same, anywhere.”Lindsay Schakenbach Regele is with me to discuss Joel Poinsett, his era, and what he reveals about it. She was previously on the podcast in a conversation that dropped on April 3, 2019, which focused on her book Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins of American Industry, 1776–1848 (Hopkins, 2019). Her latest book is Flowers, Guns, and Money: Joel Roberts Poinsett and the Paradoxes of American Patriotism, and it is the focus of our conversation today.For more information and links, to to our Substack at www.historicallythinking.org00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Joel Roberts Poinsett: A Complex Figure 02:47 – Early Life: A Loyalist Family's Journey05:19 – Education in New England and England 06:50 – European Travels and Grand Tour 08:56 – Mission to Latin America 11:11 – Journey Down the Volga River 13:38 – Botanical Interests and Scientific Pursuits 18:34 – Secret Agent in South America 21:41 – Supporting Independence Movements 23:38 – Return to South Carolina 25:24 – South Carolina Politics and Public Works 26:32 – First Mission to Mexico 30:02 – Masonic Lodges and Political Influence 32:43 – Mining Investments and Financial Dealings 35:57 – The Nullification Crisis 42:35 – Understanding Nullifiers vs. Anti-Nullifiers 46:15 – Secretary of War 47:44 – The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal 50:38 – The Seminole War and Bloodhounds 51:44 – Later Life: Cuba and Final Years 54:06 – Evaluating Poinsett's Legacy 57:36 – Meeting Tocqueville59:48 – Next Project: Francisco Miranda 1:02:28 – Closing

The red flowered plant that shows up everywhere at this time of year–I saw a forest of them in Wegman's this morning– is called in Mexico the cuetlaxochitl, or the noche buena; but Americans know it by as the namesake of man who introduced it to the United States: poinsettia. Yet Joel Roberts Poinsett was a more interesting organism than that plant given his name. He was a South Carolinian who spent years away from the state, and was a committed nationalist and anti-nullifier; a world traveller when few Americans were; a slaveowner who other slaveowners regarded as potentially anti-slavery; an international investor who also labored for South Carolina local improvements; a diplomat who spent years if not decades trying to find a way to be a soldier. And that's leaving a few facets of his identity out. As my guest Lindsay Schackenbach Regele sums him up, “He was not the same, anywhere.”Lindsay Schakenbach Regele is with me to discuss Joel Poinsett, his era, and what he reveals about it. She was previously on the podcast in a conversation that dropped on April 3, 2019, which focused on her book Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins of American Industry, 1776–1848 (Hopkins, 2019). Her latest book is Flowers, Guns, and Money: Joel Roberts Poinsett and the Paradoxes of American Patriotism, and it is the focus of our conversation today.For more information and links, to to our Substack at www.historicallythinking.org00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – Joel Roberts Poinsett: A Complex Figure 02:47 – Early Life: A Loyalist Family's Journey05:19 – Education in New England and England 06:50 – European Travels and Grand Tour 08:56 – Mission to Latin America 11:11 – Journey Down the Volga River 13:38 – Botanical Interests and Scientific Pursuits 18:34 – Secret Agent in South America 21:41 – Supporting Independence Movements 23:38 – Return to South Carolina 25:24 – South Carolina Politics and Public Works 26:32 – First Mission to Mexico 30:02 – Masonic Lodges and Political Influence 32:43 – Mining Investments and Financial Dealings 35:57 – The Nullification Crisis 42:35 – Understanding Nullifiers vs. Anti-Nullifiers 46:15 – Secretary of War 47:44 – The Trail of Tears and Indian Removal 50:38 – The Seminole War and Bloodhounds 51:44 – Later Life: Cuba and Final Years 54:06 – Evaluating Poinsett's Legacy 57:36 – Meeting Tocqueville59:48 – Next Project: Francisco Miranda 1:02:28 – Closing

This week's listener question is a timely one from Karen who is growing an iconic seasonal beauty - the Poinsettia! We totally get it—these plants are the quintessential holiday vibe, but they can be a little dramatic especially if you want to have one until next Christmas. We're sharing all the secrets to Poinsettia success, from watering tips to the timely process of getting them to re-bloom.CONNECT WITH USThank you for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review, and listen for new gardening discussions every week! Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thehelpfulgardenerspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Voice Note: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.goldenacre.ca/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CREDITSHosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin HaylesVoiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠Music by: Forestmusic

Ron Wilson also explains how it became a holiday flour and he has a great and simple recipe for a holiday dip!

En este episodio nos acompaña Álvaro Pedrera, de Ypikue para hablar sobre una de las plantas del momento: La Flor de Pascua o Poinsettia.Hoy descubrirás las claves para mantenerla sana y bonita durante la Navidad y el resto del año. Hoy te damos las claves para que elijas la planta adecuada, te contamos cómo cuidarla en casa durante la Navidad y cómo ajustar los cuidados después de las fiestas. Y, por supuesto, descubrirás también como cuidarla el resto del año para que tu flor de pascua llegue perfecta a la próxima Navidad.Este año, no habrá Poinsettia que se te resista.Más información en hablemosdeverde.comHablemos de Verde somos:Adela⁠ @huertosinthesky Alba⁠ @verdopolis Ester⁠ @picaronablog Marta⁠ @planteaenverde Mylena⁠ @huertox Nena⁠ @nenaplantsflow Toni⁠ @huertinadetoni

In this episode David and Peter talk about Christmas! How to care for your cut Christmas tree, or if you have a live one the best temperature and how to look after it during the festive period. We discuss the joys of the Amarylis bulb and how to get them to last more than one year. And the other Christmas favourite the Poinsettia, where to position it and what it needs to do well. Peter talks about the Spathiphllum wallisii as his go to houseplant due to its forgiving nature and ability to survive without the greatest amount of care. The 2026 Garden Centre Calendar has been released, so come in and buy something to get your free copy (whilst stocks last). This year's edition features amazing photos of trees, shrubs and unusual plants, monthly tips and space for you to write your appointments on.We also talk about a recent Podcast with Pauline Brown and hedging and go over the importance of preparing the ground and cutting back your new plants if you want to have a thick and bushy hedge. If you need to work out how many plants you need for a new hedge use our Hedging Calculator. We also discuss the skills of laying a hedge, how severe and harsh it looks and the benefits of reviving an old hedge, watch some old video footage from YoutubePeter shares a trick to get woody stems to grow new leafy shoots on a Laurel which he used after cutting his laurel hedge back very severely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott explain how to grow a better holiday poinsettia. Learn surprising tips for keeping local plants healthy through the cold, including what not to do with specific desert natives, how to protect popular seasonal bulbs, and a little-known watering habit that can make all the difference for new plantings. Tune in to hear the practical advice that could save your garden this winter. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

# The Gardening and Home Improvement Show with Ron Wilson and Gary SullivanStep into the world of gardening and home improvement with Ron Wilson and special guest Gary Sullivan. In this engaging episode, Ron reveals the plant pick of the week - the Poinsettia, once America's #1 potted plant with a rich history as both a holiday decoration and landscape specimen. Gary Sullivan joins to share expert insights on home maintenance, discussing everything from the proper use of spray foam insulation to the importance of annual attic inspections. Their casual, friendly banter creates an informative yet entertaining atmosphere as they exchange Thanksgiving stories and seasonal home care tips.## Key Moments and Takeaways**3:15** - Poinsettia history: Learn how this holiday favorite was once the most produced potted plant in the United States and grows as a perennial "weed" in southern countries**8:40** - Spray foam insulation discussion: Gary explains whole house encapsulation trends and warns about improper DIY foam application**14:20** - Attic inspection importance: Why checking your attic annually can reveal problems from poor ventilation to animal nests**16:30** - Winter weather tips: Using windy days to identify drafts and energy loss points in your home**19:45** - Seasonal planting reminder: Despite colder weather, it's still a good time to plant treesReady to tackle your own home and garden projects? Tune in for practical advice from these seasoned experts who make home improvement accessible and enjoyable. Call in with your questions at 1-800-823-TALK and make this weekend your most productive yet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

# Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Plants and FirewoodAre you ready for the holiday season? From hollow chocolate Santas to bourbon cream and poinsettias, the annual traditions are upon us. But did you know your beautiful poinsettia plants can actually last all winter long with proper care? This episode dives into essential tips for keeping those festive plants thriving beyond their typical four-week lifespan, plus crucial advice about firewood safety that could prevent serious problems in your home and the environment.## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:**01:15** - Holiday traditions: Chocolate Santas and Buffalo Trace bourbon cream**02:30** - Poinsettia care tips: Keep them watered consistently and away from heat sources**03:45** - The dangers of letting poinsettias dry out even once**04:30** - Louisville culinary recommendation: Mark's Feed Store barbecue and fried corn on the cob**06:20** - Firewood safety: - Buy local firewood to prevent spreading invasive insects like Emerald Ash Borer - Don't panic about beetles in firewood - they're often harmless wood borers - Never burn firewood with hairy vines (potential poison ivy) - can cause serious health issues - Be aware of spotted lanternfly egg masses on firewoodDon't miss our expert's advice on keeping your holiday plants looking beautiful long after the decorations come down, and learn why that seemingly innocent firewood could pose unexpected dangers to your health and local ecosystem. Listen now to protect your home and environment while enjoying all the seasonal comforts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

# Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Plants and FirewoodAre you ready for the holiday season? From hollow chocolate Santas to bourbon cream and poinsettias, the annual traditions are upon us. But did you know your beautiful poinsettia plants can actually last all winter long with proper care? This episode dives into essential tips for keeping those festive plants thriving beyond their typical four-week lifespan, plus crucial advice about firewood safety that could prevent serious problems in your home and the environment.## Timestamps and Key Takeaways:**01:15** - Holiday traditions: Chocolate Santas and Buffalo Trace bourbon cream**02:30** - Poinsettia care tips: Keep them watered consistently and away from heat sources**03:45** - The dangers of letting poinsettias dry out even once**04:30** - Louisville culinary recommendation: Mark's Feed Store barbecue and fried corn on the cob**06:20** - Firewood safety: - Buy local firewood to prevent spreading invasive insects like Emerald Ash Borer - Don't panic about beetles in firewood - they're often harmless wood borers - Never burn firewood with hairy vines (potential poison ivy) - can cause serious health issues - Be aware of spotted lanternfly egg masses on firewoodDon't miss our expert's advice on keeping your holiday plants looking beautiful long after the decorations come down, and learn why that seemingly innocent firewood could pose unexpected dangers to your health and local ecosystem. Listen now to protect your home and environment while enjoying all the seasonal comforts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ken Lain, the Mountain Gardener shares the newest poinsettia colors you will find this year. From unexpected colors to unique patterns, these festive plants offer a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Tune in to discover which varieties are capturing attention and why gardeners everywhere are eager to get their hands on them.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Teresa Watkins & Gary Bachman break down AI misinformation, plants that thrive on coffee grounds & much more. Gary chats about his book Southern Gardening All Year Long. Gary gives advice on how to get rid of Fire Ants, growing Poinsettia during the year & your Dirty Word of the Day Marcescent.

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Poinsettia & Pear. They discuss what inspired this new Christmas fabric collection and also share how it can be used for more than just Christmas quilts and projects. Sherri also explains the significance of the name of this collection as it relates to family holiday traditions and memories. Poinsettia & Pear is expected to ship to quilt shops in early 2026.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32265Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifeStay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccdChristmas Lane (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/472eU0r Sunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/4pHPDkoAlphaClippies: https://tidd.ly/3KqNz00Sewline Air Erasable Fabric Pen: https://tidd.ly/4g20WzJ Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/poinsettia-pear-fabric-collection-by-sherri-chelsi-for-moda-fabrics/NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the showSupport the show

Welcome back to the It's All Greek Retrospective series that contains previously aired short segments about gardening acronyms, jargon, and botanical nomenclature. In this third and last part of a series, Master Gardener Jean Thomas covers plants that have been named after people, a discussion about soil pH, and a range of acronyms. The first short segment covers the popularity of naming plants for people. It's been going on since people began naming plants at all, dating back to at least four centuries BC. Two causes are usually to blame; either the ego of the “discoverer” or the desire to flatter someone powerful. There are often great stories to uncover. One of the most interesting is the name of the Christmas standard, the Poinsettia (not poinTsettia). Dr, Joel Poinsett was the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and an avid plant collector. His life story is a colorful one, but the only reason anyone remembers his name is because of the seasonal flower. Actually, the history of the flower and its interaction with humans is equally interesting. Some other names every gardener is familiar with are: Forsyth because this gentleman (1737-1804) was a respected palace gardener in England and was honored with the name of the familiar Forsythia; Kasper Wister (died in 1818) was a famous botanist in Pennsylvania and honored with the name of the popular Wisteria. Wister and Forsyth were honored by the English botanist Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859), who spent over thirty years cataloging plants in the U.S., and had the power to assign formal names to plants. The familiar Magnolia x soulangeana was named by and for Pierre Magnol and m. Soulange-Boudin, and developed from two Chinese species. Many familiar shrubs bear the species names (like Sargentii( C.S. Sargent), Fortuneii (R. Fortune), Thunbergii ( Carl Peter Thunberg)), named for contemporaries and students of Linnaeus. Many plant and animal names honor the interesting Pere Armand David with the appelation “davidii.” The familiar Fuchsia (Dr. Fuchs) and Dahlia (Dr. Dahl) are good herbaceous examples. The large Lobelia group (415 species) was named by Linnaeus himself for Dr. Mathias De Lobile. The conversation then moves on to one of the great topics discussed by gardeners without a real understanding of the mechanism. The pH of soil is crucially important and measured and adjusted fanatically by gardeners. The way the chemistry works is described, starting with the litmus papers we dealt with in school science classes. Cations and anions are the active ions that determine how soil makes nutrition available to plants. A scale is used, with one end called acid and the other end called alkaline. The place on the scale tells the soil's description as to what kinds of nutrients are best assimilated. “Acid” soil is best for blueberries and Rhododendrons and “Alkaline” soil is better for Lilacs and Spirea. Gardeners assiduously “adjust” the soil with amendments like sulfur or wood ash, remembering that this takes several seasons to effect. Jean closes this segment with an aside about names where she wonders about Monkshood, Begonias and Darth Vader. The final segment moves on to acronyms, which translates to “names from the extremities.” It refers to new names for things created from the initials of word describing the things. Like Scuba, Laser, and Yahoo. There is also another related usage of initials called initialism, where the actual letters are sounded out, not merged into a new word. For instance, AT&T or DEC. Both of these practices are twentieth century phenomena. Further discussion of acronyms leads us to AVID, CRISP and PRISM, all popular programs in New York, devised by Cornell and the NY Department of Conservation. In a nutshell, the ideal acronym is an invented word that should either help recognize its subject or be catchy enough to be memorable and relatable to its subject. Host: Jean Thomas Guest:Jean Thomas Photo By: Jean Thomas Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

On this episode, we're going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas' most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We'll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we'll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather. Download here! 00:00 – 02:31 Intro 02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs 09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb's Mail Bag 10:03 –…

In this HortWeek Podcast, Andrew Wilson, technical manager for ICL professional horticulture and Carl Mason, experienced grower and ICL technical area sales manager for the East of England, speak about how to grow the best professional quality poinsettias.While Christmas may seem a long way off, in June UK growers will be starting to produce Poinsettias to adorn our homes in December. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a fascinating blend of Aztec heritage, Mexican tradition, and American commercialisation—all blended into vibrant red plant that is now inseparable from the Christmas season.Carl speaks about how easy a crop poinsettia is to grow, while Andrew discusses market trends we are seeing with the UK's most popular winter indoor plant.Andrew details the nutritional requirements of the crop while Carl outlines advises on the growing media that suit poinsettias best. Carl also explains what goes into ICL's special Poinsettia mix to ensure plants thrive and they both offer their top tips for successful poinsettia growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

POINSETTIA PRODUCTION: WHEN NEGATIVES CAN BE A POSITIVE FROM THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF GROWERTALKS MAGAZINE WRITTEN BY JAMES DOUKAS NARRATED BY BILL CALKINS   EXCERPT: A mastery, or at least a proficiency, in many growth strategies allow for a grower to select the correct “tool” from their “toolbox” no matter the situation that arises in the fall to achieve their desired goal for their poinsettia crop. Read the Digital Edition: https://www.ballpublishing.com/magazine/gt_25_05/index.aspx

Episode: 2669 Plants and greens associated with the Christmas Season.  Today, Christmas greenery.

On a snowy day in the Ahway Island Flower Shop, a poinsettia watches people help each other.

Carrot and sprout discount wars are in full swing as the supermarkets vie to be the best value for Christmas. While growers acknowledge what's becoming an annual pricing competition can be helpful for hard-up shoppers, they're worried that this sends the wrong messages to consumers.As many as 7.5 million poinsettias are sold in the UK every year, and 4.5 million of them are grown here. But UK poinsettia growers say next year's crop could be under threat from what they call "disproportionate" plant hygiene rules, which mean crops are being destroyed unnecessarily. They want Government action.And carols - in the pub. It's a tradition that sprang up in Yorkshire in the nineteenth century, where people would go to the village pub and sing carols to the old tunes.All week we've been looking at the fortunes of rural pubs. And to celebrate Christmas, locals in the small market town of Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire are reviving village carols from Somerset, Wiltshire and Cornwall.Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

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Today is the first day of Winter! In our first segment we're going to discuss the the Winter Solstice! Did you get a Poinsettia for Christmas? In our 2nd segment we're going to discuss caring for poinsettias in the home!! Depression era children and grand children can remember the stories of getting citrus in thier stockings. We're going to discuss growing citrus as a house plant in our 3rd segment!! Scale are an insect pest on indoor and outdoor plants.It can be particularly difficult to control on indoor plants but we have the solution! Hear what that is in our 4th Segment!!!! Today's Show is airing just before Christmas! In our final segment Julio, Aaron and I will Share with you what Christmas means to us in our final segment!! Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley Saturdays at 8am 860am WWDB-AM Saturday at 6am & 5pm 93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....   NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len and Julio are your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Your hosts, Len Schroeder & Julio Zamora Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Julio Zamora has worked within Bloomers Nursery Department for over a decade and is a life-long gardener. Julio's unique passion for customers inspires Gardeners of all ages to try new things. His relaxed friendly demeanor and enthusiastic joy when discussing the benefits of gardening is inspirational. Julio's authentic love and concern for people makes him and exceptional individual and host! Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com or julio@bloomers.com

As many as 7.5 million poinsettias are sold in the UK every year, and 4.5 million of them are grown here. But UK poinsettia growers say next year's crop could be under threat from what they call "disproportionate" plant hygiene rules, which mean crops are being destroyed unnecessarily. They want Government action.We visit a pop-up-pub based on a hop farm, which sells beer made from the hops grown there.And a new Government white paper proposes fundamental changes, with every region of England to get a mayor, and many rural areas which currently have a two tier system of County and District Councils, could see these merged to streamline services.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

Poinsettia advice. Dormant seeding with some snow on the ground. Should we worry about critters in the winter? Difference between moles and voles. Is it time to trim trees? Controlling the bloom on your Christmas cactus. What it takes to be a master gardener. Caring for asparagus. What to do with bulbs that haven't been planted yet. Getting rid of moss in the lawn. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney. extension.umn.edu

Its the most wonderful time of the year.The holidays are in full swing on The Growing Season.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland get into the heavy hitters of the Christmas Season.  Poinsettia's kick off the proceedings.  Do they flower?   Where do they grow naturally?   How do you initiate the colour change?  Matt details his adventures in witnessing the change in colour on Christmas's most popular potted plant.  Can you initiate the colour change at home?   Choosing a poinsettia at the store comes into focus.  Christmas cacti are a prominent topic. Their care and watering needs are highlighted by The McFarland trio. Why is mistletoe associated with Christmas and kissing?  This parasitic plant is really interesting.  Real Christmas Trees and their shedding tendencies fill the second half of the show. The pros and cons of artificial trees vs. real trees comes into focus. How to set yourself up for success with your real Christmas Tree is discussed. Christmas flocking.   Yeah...lets do some of that!Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Edward N. Thompson, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. Each year, the Christmas season is brightened by the Poinsettia, which has become the traditional Christmas flower. It is named for the American statesman who first […]

Happy Holidays! This week Kevin and Austin go over care tips for holiday favorites including poinsettias and Christmas trees. Looking to add color to your yard in the winter? Check out Kevin's favorites including primrose, cyclamen, Iceland poppy, and more.Green Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

In this episode, Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener chats about how to force a poinsettia to flower and turn color again. If you bought a poinsettia last year and it turned green over the summer, how can you get it to bloom and bring back that brilliant red?  Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center in Prescott discuss how to grow a better holiday poinsettia. Poinsettia are very popular this time of year. What are some steps you can take to grow a better holiday poinsettia? Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

More about leaving the leaves on the lawn, overwintering tropical Agapanthus and Dipladenia, fall mums, Poinsettia care and of course, Amaryllis. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A manhunt is underway for the person who fired shots during an illegal teenage house part in National City, leaving a young person dead and four others hurt. In the Ramona area, one person is dead after their trailer burned to the ground. On the 5 freeway in Carlsbad, the southbound off-ramp at Poinsettia is currently closed. It will reopen at 5 tomorrow morning.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Sunday.  

Jeff revisits his disdain for poinsettias while introducing some great winter alternatives: holiday cacti. He breaks down various cacti for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, highlighting how shortening days and cool nights trigger their growth. Jonathan adds that amaryllis are also superb holiday plants.After the break, the team discusses ways to care for a lawn in winter, particularly in places that don't get much snow but experience prolonged deep frosts.Finally, they address a listener question about the benefits of growing regionally adapted seeds.All this and more on this episode of "Teaming with Microbes."**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1687 Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn, died at the age of 37 in her Pall Mall house in London. Known as "pretty, witty Nell" by diarist Samuel Pepys, she was one of the most celebrated figures of the Restoration period and a long-time mistress of King Charles II. 1749 John Custis IV, an American planter, politician, government official, and military officer, died. His garden legacy has recently captured headlines as archaeologists uncover what was once colonial America's most lavish ornamental garden. Grow That Garden Library™  Read The Daily Gardener review of Gardens for the Soul by Sara Bird and Dan Duchars  Buy the book on Amazon: Gardens for the Soul by Sara Bird and Dan Duchars  Today's Botanic Spark 1805 Robert Buist, florist and nurseryman, was born near Edinburgh, Scotland. Trained at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Buist emigrated to Philadelphia in 1828 at age 23, where he would become one of America's most influential early nurserymen. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Jeff is back from his tour of Iceland, Scotland, and England—just in time for snow in Alaska! Speaking of snow, the guys discuss how it isn't necessarily bad for gardens. Known as "poor man's fertilizer," snow acts as an insulator, adds nitrogen to the soil, and releases nutrients slowly as it melts. This slow release is more beneficial than rain due to reduced runoff.After the break, the guys discuss some popular holiday plants, including the ever-famous poinsettia.Finally, the team answers a listener question about protecting shrubs from heavy snowfall.All this and more on this episode of "Teaming with Microbes."**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

This week, Jeff is teaming with science, sharing some exciting new studies about the effect of white noise on fungi.After the break, the guys discuss recent research on endosymbiosis—the biological relationship where one organism (the endosymbiont) lives inside another (the host). Jeff believes this science is the future of agriculture.Finally, they talk about ways to prepare and care for poinsettias before the holiday season.All this and more on this episode of Teaming with Microbes!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

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In episode 1601, Jack and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by writer, JM McNab, to discuss… Caitlin's Christmas Corner, Many Christmas Traditions Are Actually Pagan, Cuetlaxochitls (aka Poinsettias), Our Favorite Home Alone Fan Theories, JM's Horny Christmas Movie Notes, Weird Sex Stuff in Holiday Movies, Horny Additions To The Christmas Canon and more! America's Favorite Christmas Movies Ranked by State The checkered history of the poinsettia's namesake and the flower's origins get new attention Why Do the Holidays Make Us So Horny? 11 Christmas Movies Guaranteed To Make You Horny Check out JM's band Vistavision here! Look for a Bechdel Cast LIVE Show near you here: https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast LISTEN: Cold Air by The HicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.