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☃️ Winter Wonderland — A Merry Christmas Special! 🎄
Happy Holidays... it's officially Winter!
Kyle from California
December 23, 2024
Happy Monday, gardeners!! Can you believe we’re 2 days away from Christmas… and a week away from…. 2025?!
Ho-ho-hold onto your trowels! Santa’s sleigh might run on reindeer magic, but his compost pile? Packed with organic gold — reindeer droppings. Now that’s some secret s**t! (We hear the elves are still working on the odor issue…)
The Fun Facts
Now, while Santa’s busy spreading joy, let’s break some ground on one of the holiday season’s true icons: the poinsettia. Did you know…
🤑 70 million poinsettias are sold in the U.S. every year, generating over $250 million in sales.
🐙 Despite their festive red, they’re native to Mexico and were once used by the Aztecs to make dye.
😎 They aren’t naturally winter bloomers! Greenhouses carefully regulate light exposure to “trick” them into coloring up for the holidays.
🌹 Did you know? Poinsettias can grow into MASSIVE trees! Now that’s a festive plant!
🎄 Speaking of Christmas Trees: Nearly 30 million real Christmas trees are sold annually in the U.S. That’s around 3 BILLION in sales.
Winter Sowing — A Quick Look
Ever heard of winter sowing? Tired of waiting until spring? It’s the ultimate gardening hack for the impatient and the thrifty—a way to harness winter’s frosty vibes to jumpstart your garden without fancy equipment.
Why Winter Sowing Rocks 🌱❄️ |
Cheap and Cheerful: Forget splurging on grow lights and seed trays. Winter sowing keeps your wallet happy while your plants thrive. Frost Fighters: Plants grown this way laugh in the face of frost. They've been through the freeze-thaw boot camp and come out tougher than your grandma’s fruitcake. No Indoor Takeover: Say goodbye to seedlings hogging every sunny windowsill. Winter sowing keeps your space—and sanity—intact. |
Pro Tips for Chilly Success |
Start Simple: Stick to hardy perennials, cold-tolerant veggies, and native plants. Save the divas for later. Keep an Eye Out: Check occasionally to make sure the soil isn’t bone dry. A quick spritz will keep things happy. Patience Pays Off: Your seeds will sprout when nature says so. No need to hover or panic. Transplant When Ready: Once the ground warms up, your seedlings will be ready to graduate to the big leagues. |
Interested in more Winter Sowing? We’ll have an in-depth guide coming soon… keep an eye out.
Grow and Tell
An absolutely gorgeous Winter Wonderland gardened path!
Almost time for Tulip Season… did you know that tulips need frost to “activate” and grow? If you live in a warm climate, you can “force” the bulbs by putting them in the freezer!
💚❤️ Merry Christmas & Sign off!
Wishing you the happiest of holidays from all of us at Compost Confidential! We’re so thankful for the amazing gardeners who have joined this little corner of the internet — it’s because of you that this community grows (pun intended).
Here’s to a joyful season filled with laughter, lush plants, and maybe even a little compost magic. We’re so glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to keep digging into the dirt with you in the new year!
Warm holiday wishes,
Kyle & the whole Compost Confidential Team
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