This episode weaves together the wonder of winter&mdash;from the skies above to the houseplants on your windowsill. (00:00:00) We explore how ancient cultures interpreted comets and meteors before the Scientific Revolution, just in time for the annual Geminid meteor shower and the stories surrounding the Star of Bethlehem.&nbsp; (00:22:28) Then we bring things down to earth with a seasonal roundup: poinsettias and Christmas cacti care, choosing a real versus artificial Christmas tree, the arrival of new seed catalogs, and winter support for wildlife with bird seed, feeders, and heated bird baths. It&rsquo;s a cozy, curious blend of history, horticulture, and holiday nature.<a href="https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/" rel="payment">Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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