This seems like a good time of the year to write about the genus Narcissus, since they’re some of the very earliest-flowering bulbs. The genus Narcissus includes daffodils, jonquils, and, of course, ...
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Bulbs are the antithesis of an instant garden. But I am patient, willing ...
In East Texas, where the seasons dance to their own beat, gardeners want blooms that endure with grace. Enter the genus Narcissus, a treasure trove of spring blooming bulbs that not only bring ...
Refrigerating daffodil, narcissus and Dutch iris bulbs won't hurt the plants but it's not necessary. (Hector Amezcua for The Sacramento Bee) QUESTION: I have ordered several daffodil, narcissus and ...
In the darker days of winter, it’s always lovely to have beautiful flowers. Even now, it’s not too late to consider “forcing” bulbs to enjoy indoor blooms for the winter season. If you are sensitive ...
You can grow paperwhite narcissus from bulbs. Place them in a pot that has growing medium designed especially for container plants. Be sure the container has a drainage hole in the bottom to avoid ...
During what we fervently hope will be a long rainy winter, cabin fever may make us long for some signs of new plant life and color in or near our homes. This can be achieved with potted flowering ...
Gardening often is an exercise in thinking ahead. Being able to enjoy flowers, foliage and food from the garden depends on whether you ticked off the requisite list of to-dos in previous seasons. That ...
On my morning walks, my attention is firmly on a curious, very active 17-month-old Brittany that’s always trying to get into mischief. One recent morning, in spite of the pup’s shenanigans, I couldn’t ...
VietNamNet Bridge – Once only access ible to wealthy families, the Narcissus flower has come back into style as a delicate way to ring in the lunar New Year. VietNamNet Bridge – Once only access ible ...