Dakota Gardener: Crocus – the Plant of the Year

Dakota Gardener: Crocus – the plant of the year

The Lunar New Year starts on Feb. 17, and this coming year is the year of the fire horse. The horse represents energy, independence and adventure. The element of fire represents passion and intensity. Sounds like 2026 could be a fast-paced journey. For the past few years, I have started my New Year's Dakota Gardener column off with National Garden Bureau's Plant of the Year. This year,...

Dakota Gardener: Crocus - the plant of the year

The Lunar New Year starts on Feb. 17, and this coming year is the year of the fire horse. The horse represents energy, independence and adventure. The element of fire represents passion and intensity. Sounds like 2026 could be a fast-paced journey. For the past few years, I have started my New Year's Dakota Gardener column off with National Garden Bureau's Plant of the Year. This year,...

Chinese New Year at Hainan House: Southern Chinese Home-Style Cooking for the Year of the Fire Horse

We do not allow copying of our content which is subject to copyright. Royalty Payments and access to our content is via: NLA media access Limited Lonsdale Gardens WC2H 9JQ Tunbridge Wells Tel: 01892 525273 To mark Chinese New Year 2026, Hainan House will introduce a limited series of Southern Chinese specials rooted in symbolism, balance, and regional tradition. Running from 13 February to 3 March 2026, culminating in the Lantern Festival on 3 M…