Greenspace: The finer points about poinsettias

We soon will develop a voracious appetite for a plant once imported from Mexico. The poinsettia is a holiday tradition now grown locally, offering blushes of bright colors on deep green leaves.

You need to do your shopping early for best selection, and that makes sense anyway -- more time to enjoy them. The exotic ones, including yellow Lemon Drop and Jingle Bell, a mixture of red and pink, sell out quickly.