Kirk here with poinsettia news (not a regular category ;) ):

“Rows of poinsettias – popular as a Christmas ornament – sit ready for shipment at the Chibusan Yokaen flower farm in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Nov. 28.”

Something I missed but that Carlton has kindly pointed out is that the “last line of the article says there’s a ’take what you pick’ direct sale at the flower farm December 9-11.” Thanks Carlton!