Pacific Northwest Gardening: Apropos of Nothing v.9, 1 by beadmom

beadmom wrote:
Apropos of Nothing...I am forcing tulips in my living room. I learned a lot this year from last. If you want to do this do not use bulbs from the fridge. They take too long and are spindly. Buy some bags in the fall and store in a darkish place. (For me was under a bunch of stuff in my car....because I forgot them)

They grow like wildfire...at least 1/2" a day. Once they bloom they are toast.
Our uncle lives with us and he is termianlly ill so in this off/on weathter he does not get out much. He loves to watch the tulips come up almost right before his eyes so I kind of fill the house with them. I think you can also do daffys, paperwhites and the like.

Bulbs ($?....)
Jars $4 Walmart
Rocks $1 (x2) at Dollar tree or $1.99 at Tuesday Morning
Dollar Tree also has some tall jars that will hold apprx 3 bulbs.