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Just one sprig of holly with its glossy, serrated leaves and red berries can transport an arrangement from “any day” to “holiday.” But are holly berries poisonous to pets or children that get a little ...
There are benefits to growing this colorful evergreen tree, but the risks may outweigh the rewards. Find out if this plant ...
The fruits of yaupon holly are toxic to humans, but the leaves have been used traditionally to make a tea-like beverage. Vicky McMillan Holly is, course, a traditional symbol of the Christmas season, ...
While poinsettias have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous, as you’d have to eat a few hundred poinsettia leaves to get sick, an expert says two other traditional holiday plants are ...
It’s hard to imagine the winter holidays without holly and its shiny green leaves and cheery red berries. The use of holly as decoration has its origin in pagan culture but was readily adopted as ...
Winter is now officially here and it sure feels like it, but this current cold weather is normal for this time of the year. We probably won’t get snow for Christmas, but at least it’s possible. Most ...
September 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its Holiday Cheer stamps on Saturday at the Smithsonian ...
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas this year. Holly has been used to celebrate Christmas for as long as I can remember. It can be used as a garland on your tree or strung on your front porch along with some ...
TROY, N.Y. — Looking for a fun gift that can fit any budget this month? Holly Berry might have just what you’re looking for. Operating out of Troy, Holly Berry produces artwork and art-adjacent gifts ...