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Topics for December 2005

Date
Day of Week Topic

1

Thursday

Christmas Tree Selection

2

Friday

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

3

Saturday

Christmas Tree Care

4

Sunday

Give a Gift of Membership

5

Monday

Mistletoe

6

Tuesday

Plant Damage from De-icing Salt

7

Wednesday

De-Icing Alternatives

8

Thursday

Firewood from Diseased Trees

9

Friday

Using Wood Ashes and Sawdust in the Garden

10

Saturday

Winter Damage from Rabbits

11

Sunday

Winter Damage from Rodents

12

Monday

Winter Damage from Deer

13

Tuesday

Ice and Snow Damage to Plants

14

Wednesday

Winter Care for Indoor Plants

15

Thursday

Poisonous Indoor Plants

16

Friday

Vacation Care for Indoor Plants

17

Saturday

Gifts for Gardeners

18

Sunday

Holiday Gift Plants

19

Monday

Poinsettia Selection & Care

20

Tuesday

Christmas Cactus Selection & Care

21

Wednesday

Amaryllis Care

22

Thursday

Other Holiday Gift Plants for Christmas

23

Friday

Care of Cut Flower Arrangements

24

Saturday

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

25

Sunday

Put Out Presents for the Birds

26

Monday

Attracting and Feeding Songbirds

27

Tuesday

Landscape Plants That Attract Birds

28

Wednesday

Disposing of Your Christmas Tree

29

Thursday

Keeping Your Christmas Tree

30

Friday

Local Natural Areas to Visit

31

Saturday

Farewell

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