Out of the Cold: Gardening Indoors this Winter

For those of us retreating into our homes this winter, watching the snow fall from inside, there comes a certain longing for the relaxation and satisfaction of getting our hands dirty in the garden. Gardening in a zone four, there is really no chance of me getting outside to my garden until mid May. So, I improvise!

November 29, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: amaryllis, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, herb, Hyacinth, paperwhite, planting amaryllis, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos, Vegetable Seeds

Playing Mother Nature: Forcing Fall Bulbs

For gardeners in frost-free areas, or for those who simply can’t wait to see their Hyacinths bloom in the spring, forcing bulbs is an easy, fun gardening solution. Bulbs such as Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus and Allium require a chilling period to grow and bloom. We have some helpful tips and tricks that we have learned from forcing bulbs in our test gardens at American Meadows and in our own homes.

November 14, 2011 · Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: forcing bulbs, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, how-to, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos

“Force” Bulbs Now for Indoor Blooms in Early Spring

Imagine your house filled with pots of blooming tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, brightening your home while winter lingers outside. You can enjoy indoor flowers like these by “forcing” bulbs into early bloom.

December 8, 2010 · Suzanne DeJohn · Comments Closed
Tags: forcing bulbs, forcing daffodils, forcing tulips, indoor bulbs · Posted in: Flower Bulbs