Forcing Hyacinths For Indoor Blooms in 8 Simple Steps

By | January 6, 2021
Mixed Hyacinths
Mixed Hyacinths

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How to Force Hyacinth Bulbs Most fall-planted bulbs (such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth) require a chilling period in order for them to bloom and grow correctly. In climates where the winter temperatures remain cold enough for an adequate period of time (zones 2 through 7), this chilling period is provided naturally when bulbs are planted outdoors. However, if planting…Read More

Flower Bulb Chilling and Forcing: 101

By | October 23, 2019
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Crocus

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Having a plan when it comes to gardening sets you up for future success. Planning now for winter garden projects as well as the awakening of the earth in spring can reap bountiful rewards. Planting pre-chilled bulbs for indoor forcing or gardening in warm climates requires early planning for the best results. Working with chilled bulbs can help to ease…Read More

Forcing Flower Bulbs – Part Two

By | December 30, 2010

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Part II: Starting the Forcing Process Ok. So you’ve decided to try your hand at forcing some flower bulbs (or your lack of time to plant the fall bulbs you purchased has decided it for you). Let’s start the process! First off, you will want to decided HOW and WHERE you want to chill your bulbs. This will be largely…Read More

Forcing Flower Bulbs

By | December 23, 2010
Tete a Tete Daffodils
Tete a Tete Daffodils

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Part I: What is Forcing??? We’ve all been there: for one reason or another you didn’t get to planting your spring-blooming bulbs this fall. Maybe you live in an apartment or condo where you have no yard, maybe the weather turned colder faster than you expected, or maybe you just plain didn’t get to it. Whatever the reason may be,…Read More

Can I Store Bulbs Over Winter?

By | December 6, 2023

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Storing bulbs over winter, can it be done? The short answer is yes, you can store bulbs over winter! The long answer is it depends on what kind of bulbs you would like to store over winter and for what reason. We’ll get into additional details on why you would store bulbs over winter. Which bulbs are best to store…Read More

Top 12 Unique Daffodils to Plant this Fall

By | November 2, 2023

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Daffodils are some of the most recognizable spring flowers. They signify that spring has arrived and help usher in a new season of growth and change. Gardeners adore daffodils for their ease of growth, resistance to common pests, and colorful blooms. Standard yellow or white daffodils or even a mix of daffodils are the most common types seen growing in…Read More

When is it too late to plant bulbs in the fall?

By | December 1, 2021
Tete a Tete Daffodils and Grape Hyacinth Blend
Tete a Tete Daffodils and Grape Hyacinth Blend

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Is there ever a time that it is too late to plant spring-blooming bulbs? Can flower bulbs be planted in early winter for spring blooms? Do flower bulbs need to establish roots before the ground freezes for winter? Can flower bulbs be planted after the first frost? These are common planting questions that many ask as we get later into…Read More

January Garden Ideas and Plans

By | January 14, 2021
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Fall Varieties

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January is one of the last months I think of as a time to be in the garden. Perhaps it’s the cold and bare landscape of the state of Wisconsin that I live in that prevents me from gardening. However, not all people are located in a frozen tundra. Yet, for many gardeners in the United States, the winter months…Read More

Best Spring Blooming Bulbs for Warm Climates

By | December 17, 2020
Big Impact Allium
Big Impact Allium

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Who doesn’t want to enjoy the colors and scents of spring in their garden? In spring most gardens in the United States will bloom with colorful tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. However, not all gardens are able to enjoy the same flowers as others due to regional climate differences. Fall planted bulbs like tulips and hyacinths require specific temperatures in order…Read More

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