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09/28/2025

Getting ready for Christmas? I just updated my How To Get Christmas Cactus To Bloom Again Every Year article.

Learn how to get your Christmas Cactus to bloom—just in time for the holiday season. Encourage beautiful flowers with the right care!

12/12/2024

Like your holiday decor au naturel? This inspiration for homemade natural Christmas decorations using fruits & spices is for you.

12/11/2024

Dear Garden Friends!

After many wonderful years of sharing my gardening journey with you, I’m writing to tell you I’ve sold my garden blog business.

This community of 94,000 incredible followers has brought me so much joy, inspiration, and connection.

I hope the tips, ideas, and inspiration we’ve shared have helped you. Thank you for being part of this journey with me—it’s been an honor to grow alongside you.

Please continue to visit this page, as a new owner is taking over. I wish you all the best as you nurture your love for plants and gardening.

By the way, I'll be staying on to write & do videos, so you'll see me from time to time. I just won't be managing this page.
With gratitude and hugs,
Nell

Ps. Happy Holidays!

12/10/2024

Need blooms to brighten up your Christmas home decor? Here's a list of festive holiday plants with care tips & photos. Enjoy!

12/09/2024

It's Poinsettia season, visit our FAQ blog post to get your questions answered.

Poinsettias are the quintessential holiday blooming plant. Here we answer your questions about poinsettia care to keep yours looking good.

12/06/2024

Red Anthuriums for the holidays - lovely & long-lasting. If you get one, don't throw the plant away. Mine is 3 years old, blooms every year, & still looks great.
Have a wonderful weekend!

12/05/2024

Tis the season for some fun DIY holiday projects. Here is one of our faves!

You may have a garden full of inspiration waiting for you. Here's how to create DIY holiday wreaths using plants in your yard.

12/02/2024

Shop our faves! The green thumbs in your life will love these gifts.

Looking for a gift for the gardener in your life? Check out our comprehensive holiday gift guide for gardeners. Get lots of gift ideas here!

12/02/2024

The holiday season is a great time to welcome a little nature inside & fill your home with festive plants & flowers. From vibrant poinsettias & elegant orchids to ferns and evergreens, these seasonal favorites add warmth, life, & charm to any space. Here, find 22 beautiful Christmas plants & flowers that you can use to decorate your home.

Discover 22 beautiful Christmas plants and flowers to decorate your home this season, with tips on how to display them & keep them fresh.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Nell & the JoyUsGarden team!

11/27/2024

When watering my houseplants the other day, I got to thinking about how I do it differently in the cooler, darker months.
In a nutshell, this outlines how to keep houseplants alive in winter.
https://www.joyusgarden.com/winter-houseplant-care/

11/25/2024

Poinsettias are a holiday season staple for many homes. They brighten any room they’re placed in and their festive colors add to the Christmas cheer. If you’d like to learn a few tips on choosing the best poinsettia to last through the holiday season, visit https://www.joyusgarden.com/how-to-pick-the-perfect-poinsettia-make-it-last/