Paper whites can be grown indoors with a bit of water in several soil alternatives. Force them to bloom in winter for a ...

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

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 ...

Q: I was gifted a paperwhite Narcissus for Christmas. Can I plant it out in my landscape now that it is no longer blooming? A: Paperwhites ― Narcissus papyraceus ― are a popular bulb to give at the ...

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 ...

Nothing dispels the doldrums of bleak winter days like colorful flowers, particularly the dazzling blooms of amaryllis or the dainty, delicately scented paperwhite narcissus. No flower is easier to ...

When my now-adult children were growing up, I sought out ways to involve them in fun gardening and plant-growing activities. While perusing the internet to update my list of possible botanical gift ...

Gardeners bring home fat, odd-looking things, set them in bowls, pots or vases and add water. Soon they get something lovely. At a time of year when the flower scene fades with the last of the ...

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

On my morning walks, my attention is firmly on a curious, very active 17-month-old Brittany that’s always trying to get into mischief. One recent morning, in spite of the pup’s shenanigans, I couldn’t ...