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 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Bulbs are the antithesis of an instant garden. But I am patient, willing ...

Paperwhites are commonly used as living decor, with their fragrant flowers lasting weeks. If you don't want a disappointing ...

This seems like a good time of the year to write about the genus Narcissus, since they’re some of the very earliest-flowering bulbs. The genus Narcissus includes daffodils, jonquils, and, of course, ...

Q-Do you recommend setting paperwhite narcissus bulbs in pebbles, or should they be put in soil? A-”Paperwhite narcissus and hyacinths may be forced on pebbles and water, but better results in general ...

As winter approaches, forcing bulbs into bloom indoors can provide some flowers for your home. Paperwhite Narcissus ( Narcissus papyraceus) are the easiest bulbs to force because they require no ...

Poinsettias can take bright sun and heat, but not freezing temperatures. Since Northeast Florida doesn’t see many prolonged freezes and gets its share of sun and heat, they can be right at home in ...

If you want to freshen up your holiday decor with lovely, scented flowers, plant this bulb before Thanksgiving so your blooms are perfectly timed.

All spring-blooming bulbs, such as hyacinths and crocus, grow well in containers. Photo provided by OSU. (Gertrude K./Flickr) Paperwhite narcissus bulbs, because of their fragrance, are popular to ...

You can grow paperwhite narcissus from bulbs. Place them in a pot that has growing medium designed especially for container plants. Be sure the container has a drainage hole in the bottom to avoid ...