Forcing is a horticultural term that means manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily the light and temperature, to get it to bloom at the desired time. Although you may not realize it, you are ...

Closeup of paperwhite blooms growing indoors - Cyndi Monaghan/Getty Images Want to give your interior decorating a major lift with masses of snowy white blooms that will fill your home with a gorgeous ...

Paperwhites, also known as Narcissus papyraceus, are pretty little blooms that can leave a lasting impression. Native to the Mediterranean region, these blooms have a way of bringing a festive and ...

Most gardeners have completed their outdoor gardening tasks for the season by now and start to look around indoors for gardening projects that will keep their hands in soil until they head back ...

And you thought gardening was for gentle souls. What about forcing bulbs to bloom when they're trying to sleep? In the case of paperwhites and amaryllis, don't fret. They don't sleep. Unlike ...

Paperwhites are easy to grow indoors and it’s so nice to have some flowers and fragrance through the winter season. They are generally forced to bloom indoors in the winter and are available with ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I ...

Are you ready for a little indoor color this winter? Forcing flower bulbs indoors is a great way to enjoy flowers during the cold months. It all starts with choosing the right type of bulb.

If you want to enjoy the vibrant colors and fragrances of flowers indoors while it's bleak and chilly outside, consider forcing bulbs. Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, and other ...