Around the holidays, staying busy is a given. Luckily, adding paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta) to a table or your yard is surprisingly simple. The bulbs of these fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers can be ...

Paperwhites are quick-blooming bulbs that take just four to six weeks to flower. If planted in time, they will create a beautiful, showy display just in time for Christmas. The trick is to force bulbs ...

The holidays have a funny way of turning even the most casual plant owner into a full-blown indoor gardener. Suddenly, everyone wants flowers exploding out of pots just in time for December ...

Forcing is a gardening term that usually refers to making plants bloom out of season. Forcing is done by manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily light and/or temperature. Really, it’s not so ...

Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I heard this from a friend recently and immediately thought it was bogus. What do you think? — Caroline A common problem ...