Waxed amaryllis bulbs are an innovation from Holland. They have been trendy in Europe for a few years. Now they are increasingly showing up in US stores and catalogs. Why coat amaryllis bulbs with wax ...

Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite. How to care for amaryllis is a little different than other bulbs you may be familiar with, but they are about as easygoing and ...

Spring bulbs sometimes get a rotten rap for being two-week wonders - if they don't get eaten by rodents first. Squirrels, voles, rabbits and deer might eat their share of tulips and crocuses, but if ...

The smaller bulbs of grape hyacinths can easily be forced indoors, but larger hyacinth bulbs require a bit more effort. Buy bulbs that have been specifically prepared for indoor forcing with a ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

You don’t have to be an avid gardener to appreciate the gift of flower bulbs. As most bulbs appropriate for our climate bloom in spring or summer, when received at the beginning of winter bulbs give ...