Category Archives: Forcing Bulbs

Simple & Fun Family Project

Most people enjoy flowers.  Some more than others, of course.  This is a project that any age group can do, and you get flowers to enjoy, too!  Forcing fall planting bulbs can be a great way to get some indoor … Continue reading

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Cheating with Fall Flower bulbs!

As most of you probably already know, most fall planted bulbs require 10-17 weeks of  chilling (temperatures consistently below 55 degrees F) in order to grow and bloom correctly in the spring.  In the USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, they will … Continue reading

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Dreary Times for Gardeners?

Winter can get long here in the North.  I begin missing my flowers in Fall, but I’ glad that I am still able to enjoy the outdoors.  Once winter has set in, I get a little bummed and a bit … Continue reading

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Thankful Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Well, it is Thanksgiving week!  A time to reflect and to give thanks for what we have or have had.  And, of course, EAT!  Oh, wait- or is it time to shop, shop, shop?  Can’t it be both? Are we … Continue reading

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Warm Climates and Fall Planting Bulbs

I get many calls and emails from people in the South: California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, New Mexico, Oklahoma,Tennessee, North and South Carolina, and Mississippi wondering if they could get any Fall planting bulbs to grow in … Continue reading

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Spring Blooming Groundcover Bulbs

Anemones, Crocus, Muscari, Scilla, Chionodoxa and Galanthus!  These all produce great mini flowers that make them perfectly suited for planting under or in front of tulips, daffodils, shrubs or along a woodland border. They all grow just 3″ to 12″ … Continue reading

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The Scoop on How Flower Bulbs are Measured

Does it really matter what size a flower bulb is?  Wouldn’t the most bulbs for the least amount of money be the best deal?  Bulb size does matter.  It takes years for those bulbs to get bigger.  Bigger bulbs will … Continue reading

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Forcing Flower Bulbs- Part D

My first Tulips appeared this past Friday!  They look pretty good!  We will see if the longer chilled tulips look any better over the next 2 weeks. These Hyacinths smell great, of course.  These were placed in the refrigerator for … Continue reading

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Forcing Flower Bulbs Experiment Part C

We haven’t had to endure too much in the way of snow this winter.  However we did definitely experience a dumping of snow this weekend! (now it has all melted in 60° temps) Despite this last weekend’s snowfall, I’ve still … Continue reading

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Forcing Flower Bulbs Experiment Part B

The 2 pots of Hyacinths (Jan Bos) in my warm office are open and smell heavenly! That is 3.5 weeks after I planted them and brought them in the warm office (after about 10 weeks of chilling). Some of my … Continue reading

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