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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long. Holiday paperwhites can be forced indoors or grown outdoors in frost-free ...

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 ...