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Also known as the Star of Bethlehem, the Christmas Star is seen as a result of Jupiter and Saturn aligning as part of the so-called Great Conjunction. The Great Conjunction is a term coined by astronomers to describe the close passing of the two large planets, and it occurs around every 20 years. This passing is the closest recorded in hundreds of years, creating a spectacular event in the sky , that will make the planets appear as one star - despite both still being around 400 million miles from one another.
Gardening gifts: From pots to tools to books to manure, these are great options for those who choose to plant
CobraHead weeders come in two sizes.
An Essex round trellis adds height to your garden. Henry Homeyer photographs
A 4-way splitter provides for hoses going in different directions.
A Stephen Procter pot enhances the garden.
“Spirit of Place” by Bill Noble. Contributed photo
For the Valley News
By HENRY HOMEYER
I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and chilly weather. Last summer many gardening necessities sold out as many people were quarantined at home and took to outdoors work. So I recommend getting presents now, before everything is sold out. Here are some ideas for presents to give to gardeners.
Gardening gifts: From pots to tools to books to manure, these are great options for those who choose to plant
CobraHead weeders come in two sizes.
An Essex round trellis adds height to your garden.
A four-way splitter provides for hoses going in different directions.
A Stephen Procter pot enhances the garden. Spirit of Place by Bill Noble.
Modified: 12/13/2020 9:04:29 PM
I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and chilly weather.
Last summer many gardening necessities sold out as people were quarantined at home and took to outdoors work. So I recommend getting presents now, before everything is sold out. Here are some ideas for presents to give to gardeners.