Christmas special

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Home & Garden, Leisure, Hobbies

4.4 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2020

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Do you know why we kiss under the mistletoe, or why holly and ivy are associated with Christmas? Head of RHS Libraries Fiona Davison explores the ancient myth and magic of Christmas plants. How green is your Christmas tree? Hear our guide to making sure your festive focal point doesn't cost the earth. Plus a look at an unusual cactus that grows on trees (and on your windowsill).

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0:00.0	Get your tickets for the greatest show in Earth at an RHS garden near you.
0:05.0	Where nature puts on an unforgettable performance of colour and fragrance.
0:09.3	The scenery changes many times in one season and our finest trees will happily play the part of.
0:14.7	The best hiding place ever.
0:17.4	Booth.
0:18.2	Put your day out of dreams in the hands of the experts.
0:21.6	It's the greatest show in Earth.
0:23.7	At an RHS garden near you.
0:25.5	Book tickets online for discounts plus under fives go free and under 16 to five pounds.
0:33.3	For many of us, Christmas will look quite different this year, but one constant we have is the plants.
0:40.7	They've been a source of joy for many, and we want to celebrate the ones that give us cheer during the darker months.
0:47.9	Today, we'll hear the symbolism behind some Christmas plant names.
0:52.6	So Holly, apparently Druids, felt that it was a symbol of fertility and eternal life.
0:58.1	How to grow your own tree for the holiday period.
1:01.5	Thinking sustainably for Christmas trees is kind of like giving your Christmas present to the environment
1:07.7	by being just that little bit more considerate at Christmas time.
1:12.6	And we'll look at a house plant with a rather festive name.
1:16.9	Schlurembergia, or Christmas cactus as it's more commonly known, is a succulent, often referred to as a cactus,
1:24.8	but unlike desert-dwelling cactus, this is actually a plant that grows in
1:28.9	jungle-type environments. We're all things jolly in this week's edition of Gardening with the RHS.
1:35.7	Ho! Ho! Ho! I'm Guy Barter. We'll begin by looking at the language of flowers. As my colleague Fiona
1:49.0	Davison discusses the meaning behind some plants associated with Christmas, including holly,
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