I love a good autumn display of squash and pumpkin. But caution! If you plan to eat your squash, you need to protect it from ...

Q. I purchased an amaryllis as a Christmas gift for a close friend this year. What kind of instructions can I give to her so that it will survive and flower every season? A. Native to Africa, the ...

Fall is the right time to purchase these bulbs so you can grow them yourself and allow them to bloom in time for Christmas. Here's how to take care of them.

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs ...

Time lapse of growing amaryllis flowers from a bulb without soil in 27 days. The bulb was bought prechilled from store, and ...

When my amaryllis came up this spring, I realized there are quite a few “pups” in the bed. It’s time to divide the new bulbs from the parents and enlarge the bed. I’m not sure the best time of year to ...

A few years ago a reader and friend of mine asked me why she could not get her amaryllis to rebloom. About two to three weeks ago, I had a friend from the pool ask me about saving and getting ...

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 ...

Q: I got an amaryllis bulb for Christmas and it is finally blooming. I feel kind of guilty growing it in the house because those huge red flowers look to me like they’re saying, “Hey, BEES! Over here!

When one hears the word “amaryllis” one immediately thinks of other names for it, like belladonna, Jersey lily, Hippeastrum and, of course, naked lady. As the world of botany continues to exhibit ...

Q: I was gifted a paperwhite Narcissus for Christmas. Can I plant it out in my landscape now that it is no longer blooming? A: Paperwhites ― Narcissus papyraceus ― are a popular bulb to give at the ...

Can you trick a flower into blooming early? Yes. Spring-flowering bulbs can be encouraged to come out of dormancy by manipulating their environment, coaxing them to share their beauty before they are ...