One of the best ways to bring the joy of the garden indoors for winter is by forcing bulbs, i.e. tricking them to bloom early for an indoor display. This is a particularly popular practice for festive ...

If the wait for bulbs to bloom in spring seems excruciatingly long, you can pot some up now and enjoy a floriferous winter indoors. Gardeners are constantly gaming the system, using fertilizers to ...

Last week I wrote that I’d go over the process of bulb forcing. So, here goes! The definition of “forcing” a bulb is to get it to grow and bloom at a time when it usually wouldn’t. You’ve all seen ...

Winter days can be gloomy, but you can brighten your home by adding vibrant, blooming plants like daffodils, amaryllis and hyacinths. One way to enjoy these flowers out of season is by forcing bulbs — ...

It is hard to resist the promise of "guaranteed to bloom" bulbs when you see them on store shelves or in glossy catalogs. Those bold claims make it sound like you are buying a foolproof shortcut to a ...

Are you ready for a little indoor color? Forcing flower bulbs indoors is a great way to enjoy flowers during the cold months. It all starts with choosing the right type of bulb. Early-flowering spring ...

Get ready to wipe out winter blues with bright, colorful spring-flowering bulbs. They can bring welcomed rays of sunshine to your home and garden even in the midst of winter. Transform a dreary day ...

Question: I’m forcing an amaryllis bulb into bloom. How long will it take it to flower as I want to give it as a gift? Answer: Allow at least six weeks from planting your bulb to grow a bud opening ...