NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Mary Hunter Curry has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, including the fact she waded through piles of evergreens and fruits without a moment’s worry. Since early ...

When Mary Hunter Curry sits down for a turkey dinner today, she will say thanks for a day without piles of evergreens and apples in front of her. Since early November, she and a dozen floral designers ...

When writing about Christmas traditions -- and when you've been around as long as I have, there are a lot to remember -- it's hard to decide where to start. Do I start with the Christmas tree that ...

A season-ending bonus of being a gardener is that your yard is no doubt full of free fodder for fall decorating. A landscape scavenger hunt can turn up all you’ll need – and then some – for wreaths, ...

Every December I buy a fresh evergreen wreath for my front door. A few clusters of red berries and a handful of pinecones and it's ready to do its work, making the entrance of my home festive. Last ...