Flower Power Garden Hour 129: The history of holiday plants , with Matt Mattus

Have you ever wondered why during the holidays we bring mistletoe inside?  What were some of the plants brought inside during Victorian times?  In this episode, I talk to horticulturist Matt Mattus about the history of holiday plants and how to care for them.  Matt has been gardening since the age of 9 on his family's historic 1910 Worchester, MA home.  An expert in most aspects of gardening, he specializes in South African bulbs and alpine plants.  Matt has been featured in Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Gardens, and is currently a contributor to Fine Gardening.     Mat can be found at: Instagram: @matt_mattus Facebook: Growing with Plants Blog: Growing with Plants Check out Matt's highly educational books – links to where they can be found are attached: Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening   To ask questions for future shows, submit them at: Facebook Instagram email Marlene at [email protected] Find Marlene over on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook