This Christmas is looking set be rather special. After the last 18 months when we have been apart so much, it looks like we’re on track to welcome friends and family into our homes once again to celebrate a traditional festive season that we all missed so much last year.

With a renewed sense of optimism prevailing as we get set to ring in the New Year with loved ones, creating a winter wonderland…

Poinsettias bring the beauty of nature indoors, they make a beautiful, sustainable alternative to plastic and are the perfect antidote to the fossil fuel-dependent culture of the festive season.

Poinsettia growers are gearing-up for what could be their busiest season ever. Soaring interest in indoor plants, driven by social media and the fashion for filling homes with greenery, is driving the…

You know that the festive season is in full swing when beautiful poinsettias adorned with wonderfully coloured bracts festoon shops, restaurants and, of course, our homes. How much do you know about these Christmas wonders; their incredible journey to become a part of UK tradition, and how to keep plants at their prime throughout the holiday period and beyond?

The experts at Stars for Europe, the…

Fir and pine branches, cones, moss and berries are typical items found in forests and are especially popular with decorating and crafting fans in autumn and winter. In the colder months, long walks are a great way to collect these natural materials, which can then be used as decorative accessories to bring nature into your home. The experts from Stars for Europe present ideas for festive table…

As temperatures and daylight drop in autumn, so do many people' moods. About one in three people suffers from low mood during the autumn and winter months. But you can do something about it. As well as outdoor exercise, bright colours and plants also have a positive effect on mood. No home should be without them. The poinsettia is the absolute star among winter-flowering houseplants. With its…

At Christmas time in particular, most of us are used to lavish decorations with plenty of glitter and gaudiness. However, simple décor doesn't need to be any less festive. With just a few carefully chosen pieces, any room can still look atmospheric. The experts from Stars for Europe (SfE) present stylish ideas with white and cream poinsettias for those who want restrained yet contemporary…