Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long.

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 ...

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 ...

You don't have to wait until spring to enjoy the beauty of paperwhites. These elegant blooms can fill your home with their sweet scent and delicate petals by the holiday season with a bit of planning ...

And you thought gardening was for gentle souls. What about forcing bulbs to bloom when they're trying to sleep? In the case of paperwhites and amaryllis, don't fret. They don't sleep. Unlike ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) are traditional Christmas favorites because they're easy to grow indoors for beautiful winter blooms. These ...

During the dull, lifeless days of winter, gardeners everywhere long for a hint of spring and the ensuing outdoor growing season. From the Mediterranean region comes a bulb that has given endless ...