ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaThe fascinating story behind the Beaconsfield Christmas cactus4 hours ago|Duration 1:354 hours agoNewsDuration 1:35At nearly 150 years old, this Christmas cactus is one of the oldest objects in Beaconsfield Historic House. Nick Longaphy, site manager at Beaconsfield, shares the story of how it came to be there.Related Stories A 103-year-old tree in North Saanich grew from seeds from Flanders Fields. Who planted it? Local poppy project hopes to create more ‘thoughtfulness’ around Remembrance Day This is what nearly 30,000 poinsettias look like before they head to homes for the holidays ‘Princesses’ of the plant world, poinsettias prepare to soak in holiday attention 6 edible centrepiece ideas to impress and delight your holiday guestsMore from NewsVideo1:49#TheMoment twin brothers won Jeopardy! 3 years apartThe National 17 minutes agoVideo2:21Inuvialuit kayak coming home after 100 years at the VaticanThe National 17 minutes agoVideo7:56Will Trump stop Haiti’s World Cup party before it even starts?The National 17 minutes agoVideo1:59Vancouver hopes Whitecaps Cinderella season ends with MLS Cup winThe National 17 minutes agoVideo1:59India risks U.S. ties as Modi diversifies trade with PutinThe National 18 minutes agoTrending NowVideo2:38Trump suggests he’s open to letting CUSMA expireThe National December 4Video1:31Sarah McLachlan’s ‘combative’ relationship with her daughter inspired GravityQ December 3Video4:19Homeowner says she’s out $381K after hiring Ottawa contractor to renovate kitchenCBC News Ottawa December 1Video2:05We found out who bought a $13M Mercedes now linked to fugitive Ryan WeddingThe National December 2Video3:34Tiny gap, big problem: Toronto’s 6-day apartment fire explainedThe National December 4
The fascinating story behind the Beaconsfield Christmas cactus
