Behind the Tradition: Mistletoe

The Christmas season is renowned for its traditions, from lighted trees to gorgeous holiday wreaths and poinsettias, to holly, ivy, and mistletoe…oh my! But how did mistletoe transform from a “cure all” plant to an object under which couples kiss at Christmas? What is Mistletoe? Nat King Cole sang about it: “Everybody knows a turkey […]

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Behind the Tradition: Christmas Wreaths

Did You Know? The ancient Druids are the first society in known history to have worn holly and mistletoe. They believed that Holly was sacred because it remained green all year due to magical properties. In the Persian Empire, wreaths were worn as headbands and believed to be a symbol of importance and success. Ancient Greeks […]

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Behind the Tradition: Poinsettias

Did You Know? Poinsettia plants are native to Central America, especially an area of southern Mexico known as “Taxco del Alarcon” where they flower during the winter months. The Aztecs referred to them as “cuetlaxochitl”. They had many uses for poinsettias, including using the flowers to make a purple dye for clothes and cosmetics and […]

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Poinsettias!

Christmas is a time for celebrating with family and friends. Flowers, namely Poinsettias, have long played a special role in Christmas festivities. They are as personal and individual as the people doing the celebrating. At Bengert Greenhouses we offer Holiday Poinsettias and Wreaths in a variety of colors and sizes. Let us find the perfect […]

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Christmas Poinsettias

Holiday poinsettias are a beautiful and effective fundraising method. Bengert Greenhouses will accommodate all of your personal needs and unique budget concerns to ensure that your fundraiser is a success. We offer a wide variety of plant sizes and containers, so we can guarantee that we have something for everybody. All of our flowers are […]

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