One of my favorite elementary school art projects was making popcorn hyacinths. We would shake popped corn in a paper bag filled with dry tempera paint, cut leaves out of construction paper, and glue ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) can actually be replanted outside after forcing, and with their dense flower spikes and strong fragrance, they are one of my favorite flowers for an indoor hint of ...

Winter can feel like it drags on forever, but your home doesn’t have to be a dreary, gray waiting room until spring. Imagine walking past a vibrant burst of color, the air scented with delicate floral ...

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 ...