IT MIGHT not feel like it but spring officially begins in less than two months. And if you’re looking forward to seeing fresh ...

Bringing home a new houseplant? Prevention is key to avoiding pest infestations. Inspect the plant closely, especially under ...

Unlike its larger relatives, dwarf iris is ideal for indoor forcing thanks to its size, which makes it well-suited to container growing. Montgomery advises that this spring bulb requires about 10 to ...

Just like birthstones, your birth month also has a flower! Read on to find out what it is—and its secret meaning.

Experts offer tips on how to prolong the flowering time of your indoor bulbs over the festive period ...

If forcing bulbs becomes a winter obsession, additional options include miniature daffodils such as ‘Tête-à-Tête’ (Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’), crocus (Crocus spp.), and grape hyacinths (Muscari ...

The North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners are excited to bring you weekly Ask Your Gardening Question highlights from recent sessions at The Landing in Wausau. Each post features real questions ...

EL CAJON, Calif. — A foul smell that has blanketed East County for more than a week is forcing some residents from El Cajon to La Mesa to keep their windows closed and stay inside their homes, ...

During the dreary days of winter, we often long for the colors of spring. With a little planning, we can bring those spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to bloom indoors during the colder ...

Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I heard this from a friend recently and immediately thought it was bogus. What do you think? — Caroline A common problem ...