Your All Things Plants newsletter for December 29, 2012

• 21 new members.
• 87 new threads.
• 1,695 new posts.
• 581 new images to the plant database.
• 41 new comments in the plant database.

There were 6 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By Sharon December 28, 2012 A firewood tip It isn't a good idea to store firewood inside your home. Insects can come inside on the firewood and invade your entire house. (no comments)

By BookerC1 December 27, 2012 Mark the front AND back of your markers If you use metal plant markers, such as the popular zinc markers, include the plant information on the back of the marker, too. If the front fades or is damaged, the info on the more protected back side will still be readable. (no comments)

By LarryR December 26, 2012 What's blooming in December Writing this month's article is a special treat for me, because I get to see and talk about things actually blooming. I do that in my other articles as well, so why is this one different?. You see, our outdoor gardens, right now, are buried under five inches of snow and counting. Winds are gusting up to 55 miles per hour. Roads are impassable. Blizzard conditions. Come on in where its warm, see what's blooming, and meet our November contest winner. (974 words - Read the full article) (18 comments)

By Paul2032 December 25, 2012 Searching for the perfect tree A glimpse through years past brings back memories of all my perfect trees. (661 words - Read the full article) (6 comments)

By Sharon December 24, 2012 Sauerkraut for Christmas I can't talk of cabbage without mentioning sauerkraut, and I can't think of sauerkraut without remembering the Christmas I gave it all away. (1,063 words - Read the full article) (45 comments)

By Joannabanana December 23, 2012 Identifying Pine, Spruce, and Fir These three trees are the staple of winter and holiday decor, however, they are often confused with one another. Viewing them side by side is a helpful way to see the differences. (6 comments)