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When I was a kid, this was the time of year when Perry Como, America’s favorite crooning dad and ex-barber (Google him if you must) would sing “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” Now, depending on what goes on under your roof, that could be a good thing or a nightmare. But considering the nonstop avalanche of negativity that’s waiting for you outside your front door daily, let’s focus on the former. Though Thanksgiving has just past, your social life will be all about gatherings for the next few weeks, some with family, some with friends and…

When I was studying at the Berkshires Botanical Garden to become a professional horticulturist, I was obsessed with learning everything I could about gardening. I devoured books and classes but…