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Remember the holidays when you smelled the fragrances of live and fresh-cut evergreens, and the sweet smell of paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) in full bloom?

The scents trigger fond memories of holidays past.

Today, there are many more plant materials to weave into holiday décor creatively. Plants are an integral component for holiday decoratin...

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Whether you want a cut or potted, unusual or tried-and-true tree, here are options and care tips

The holidays always seem to sneak up on us, don’t they? If your holiday celebrations include a Christmas tree, this is the perfect time to start considering your options.

You don’t need to confine yourself to the typical or traditional Christmas tree...

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From vodka in the water to I.V. tubes in the trunk, there are lots of urban myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree. Chal Landgren, a Christmas tree specialist with Oregon State University Extension Service, busts those myths with answers to some common questions.

Q. How do I know a tree is fresh when I purchase it?

A.</s...

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Want a no-fuss, foolproof and straightforward recipe that will dazzle your Christmas dinner guests? Behold! The perfect ham is here.

The sight of this beauty will amaze your guests, and even better, they will probably tell you that it’s the best glazed ham that they’ve ever eaten. And they’d be right.

What’s in it for you? A glorious vision of a showstopping car...

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Having lived on the Gulf Coast, East Coast and West Coast — all crab-laden areas — I consider myself a crab expert.

So, which crabs are the best: the large Dungeness crabs from the cold waters of the Pacific, or the smaller blue crabs from the Atlantic or Gulf coasts?

Well, whichever crab I enjoyed last will likely remain in my memory as the best crab as long as...

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