Forcing daffodils sound much worse than it actually is. In reality, you are not “forcing” them, you are “tricking” them into thinking that winter is over and it is time to bloom. Daffodils can be forced at any time of the year provided that bulbs are available. The process takes at least sixteen weeks to ...
When people think of daffodils, what comes to mind most often are sunny yellow flowers growing wild along the highways of America. These days there are many unique kinds of daffodils to choose from, and scores of unique daffodil varieties grace flowerbeds and gardens of many flower lovers worldwide. Pink daffodils are especially desirable because ...
Flowers that grow from bulbs are unlike any other flowers available. Bulb flowers have blooms that look perfect in every way. They almost appear to be fake with their bright bold colors and waxy petals. Bulb flowers are truly some of the most glorious flowers on the face of the earth, and orange bulb flowers ...
Many people prefer bulb flowers to annual flowers. Bulb flowers come up year after year, and bulb flowers are a good investment since they multiply. The main reason people often prefer bulb flowers to annual flowers is the unique beauty they possess. Those who love bulb flowers realize that bulb flowers are beautiful beyond compare. ...
Daffodils, tulips, and other assorted bulb plants will soon be blooming in most parts of the U.S. Here in Mobile, Alabama, I have already picked several bouquets of paper whites and one nice large bouquet of daffodils. However, these flowers don’t just happen all on their own. While bulbs require little care, there are a ...
Being the first day of spring for 2010 and a lovely day, it was a perfect day to make a short trip to Puyallup, Washington to visit the Daffodil Fields. The name Puyallup, pronounced pough-allup is credited to the local Puyallup Indians whose name is translated to mean generous people. The town was named Puyallup ...
My Haiku Poem –Spring Is Coming Soon Spring is coming soon Daffodils poke through my dirt The sun shine warms all. And I can’t wait!
The first sign of spring? Daffodils. This author never knew how many different types of daffodils there were until the first Breck’s catalog arrived. Wow!! If you are in the market for bulbs or plants for your garden, read on to find out about bying from Breck’s by catalog or online. While this author tends ...
If you are interested in forcing daffodils, it is important to choose a variety that forces well. Not all varieties of daffodils do. Trumpet, large or long cup, double, cyclamineus daffodils have the most varieties that do well when forced. Here is some more information about these types of daffodils along with some of the ...