Last week I wrote that I'd go over the process of bulb forcing. So, here goes! The definition of "forcing" a bulb is to get ...

Gladiolus flowers cannot survive winter here. Underground parts called corms must be dug up and stored. Cormels are used to ...

Amaryllis grow and bloom best with at least four hours of sunshine per day. Too much shade may prevent them from blooming ...

With a little planning, we can bring spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to bloom indoors during the colder months.

Plant these six November bulbs now for dazzling spring blooms – snowdrops, crocuses, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more.

Some bulbs don't do well in winter weather. Ensure they make it through to spring by digging them up and avoiding these ...

Gardening experts have shared their advice on what to do in the garden this month, including the best time to plant bulbs for ...

DECEMBER: The last month of the year is upon us. Some parts of the state have had a hard freeze, while a good portion have ...

Gardeners who prize dahlias, cannas and gladiolus are faced with a choice: buy new every year, or dig them up, store them over the winter, and replant them each spring.

As I push my garden shovel into the loam, grit, and pebbles of my yard, I feel a mix of excitement and mild anxiety. Mostly, ...

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

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 ...