It is widely believed that the poinsettia (scientific name: Euphorbia pulcherrima) was brought to the United States from Mexico in the late 1820s by its namesake, Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first ambassador to Mexico — or, perhaps, his associates.
The 2024 Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County calendars are available now, featuring full page photography and monthly gardening tips, as well as reminders of upcoming gardening events, workshops and talks.
Dorothy Hoffman, left, and Anne Steurer, both of Port Townsend, examine a water feature in the backyard garden of Niki Kobes and Tom Riette in Carlsborg, one of five featured gardens during Saturday’s 28th annual Petals & Pathways home garden tour.