I've been under the weather these past few days, so I wasn't sure we would have a "What's Up Wednesday" newsletter. But I awoke feeling like the worst had passed, so better late than never.

We're coming up on the time of year when special care is needed to prepare Christmas and Thanksgiving cactus to bloom around their namesake holidays.

If you’ve had awful luck getting these plants to bloom, you’ll find the answers you need with plenty of time to get them ready for a beautiful display of flowers this year.

And if you’re one of those intrepid gardeners who save your poinsettia each year so it will “bloom” again, here’s what you need to know to prep your plant for holiday color.