Like so much that is botanical, forcing bulbs was all the rage in the Victorian period, when people were fascinated with science. It gave wealthy landowners with large glasshouses something to be ...

One antidote to the months of cold weather coming our way soon is blooming flowers. You could just buy some whenever you're fed up with snow and dark. Or you could get some ready yourself via the ...

Forcing bulbs indoors allows you to enjoy colorful flowers during the winter months, brightening up your home. Simulating winter conditions tricks bulbs into blooming early by chilling them before ...

Some readers wondered what is meant by "forcing bulbs." Others know, but gave up trying it. It isn't difficult, but gardeners need to have the right conditions. First, to "force" bulbs, such as tulips ...

I got a question about what to do with a bunch of spring-flowering bulbs this time of year. The reader found a company that would not ship to Alaska, so she sent her order to an Outside friend. The ...

Nothing induces cabin fever in a gardener more than winter. The best remedy is to bring the garden inside by forcing bulbs. It’s easy, too: All you need is a vessel, some potting soil or stones — and, ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. I love tulips. Fortunately, our dog Rowan keeps the deer away, so I can grow them in our garden. But if you have a deer problem and can’t grow tulips ...

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