The Art of Forcing Bulbs
Fill your home with an early bust of bloom by tricking Mother nature just a little.
A small amount of planning can yield a corner as lash and colorful as this one, show casting a mélange of pretty paperwhites, hyacinths, crocuses and tulips. Watching the shoots and buds emerge is half the enjoyment.
Bare bulbs can confuse even the most seasoned gardener, so always label them both in storage and after potting.
For best results, opt for small-flowered varieties of daffodils. Give them a deep enough pot to stretch their feet and then, if you like, disguise it inside a beautiful straw basket. Another bit of advice: Daffs need very bright light to flower well.
