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Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias aren't poisonous. But it's still wise to keep them -- and all holiday plants -- out of the reach of children. To keep them looking their best, keep poinsettias in a bright, sunny spot away from drafts, and water them whenever the soil feels dry.

Thoroughly modern floral fanciers may delight in posies of the nonwatering variety. The one-piece Floral Tile Wall Art, $49, will bloom where it's planted with no care other than a decent wall anchor (it weighs 3.3 pounds). West Elm, Shops at Centennial Lakes, 3821 Gallagher Dr., Edina, 952-835-8332.

For how-to holiday videos, go to www.startribune.com/homegarden. We'll give you step-by-step instructions on everything from dressing your mantel with the collections you have in your closet to potting up a present-worthy amaryllis.

Looking for tabletop ideas for holiday entertaining? The Minnesota State Horticultural Society will show you how to stencil napkins, make pine cone place cards and craft napkin rings from cranberries in its class "Setting a Seasonal Christmas Table." 9-10 a.m. Saturday, 1755 N. Prior Av. in Falcon Heights. $10-$15; call 651-643-3601, ext. 211.

Yes, that's Soleil Brule nestled into its new space in Gaviidae Common II in downtown Minneapolis. Owner Jennifer Vervoot-Smith, above, said she moved her Wayzata store, home to Moroccan imports including furniture, accessories, textiles and fine art, in search of a more populated area. Find it on the skyway level on the same side as Neiman Marcus.

www.ecologue.com

Suggestions for turning your white Christmas and other holidays green. Check out a myriad of tips, from lighting to crafting to regifting and re-using, including an address where you can send expired plastic gift cards for recycling.

www.hgtv.com/holidaydecor

A 25-episode "Holiday Inspirations" series with ideas on decorating your home, Christmas tree and Kwanzaa fireplace, from five of the network's designers.

www.2jane.com/mibo-free-calendar.aspx

Download (in color or black and white) a free and funky 2009 calendar designed by Mibo. Each month features one of the British textile, wall coverings and lighting shop's mod animal or bird designs.