Comments on: The Perfect Gift, On The Rocks

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:31:09 +0000

That’s amazing! Good luck and thanks so much for keeping us posted!

xo,
s

By: Caitlin @ That House on The Corner

Caitlin @ That House on The Corner — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:04:40 +0000

Thanks for the reply! I thought I’d drop in to let you know I went ahead and tried forcing the bulbs that were leftover in my garage that I hadn’t planted (which coincidentally, were chilled just as Judy recommended!) and I am very excited to say that after 4 days they are already showing some serious roots and starting to sprout! Yay! I’m already planning on making even more so I have some “just because” gifts to pass around since I have about 200 more unplanted bulbs just begging to be forced at my parent’s house ;-)

Great idea, great blog!

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:13:16 +0000

Most bulbs need to spend a few weeks in the cold in order to be forced. You can force other bulbs but have to leave them outside or in an unheated garage for several weeks or they won’t grow. If you google “forcing bulbs” you’ll find info on this. It’s never worked for me, so I stick with paperwhites, but maybe you’ll have better luck.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:12:22 +0000

Hmm, good question! We’re not really sure but maybe you can call a local nursery and ask someone there? Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Caitlin @That House On The Corner

Caitlin @That House On The Corner — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:53:54 +0000

Hey Youngsters!

I was curious if you know if this will work with any bulbs to force-grow them? I have MANY (think in the hundreds!) un-planted tulips, daffodils, and a few hyacinths that I would absolutely ADORE indoors, but I wasn’t sure if it would work because they are spring bloomers…

Any ideas?

Thanks!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:52:25 +0000

Hey Olga,

Hmm, all ours needed was a little ribbon around them to support them- perhaps pour bulbs were planted further apart at the base so they were more stable? We’ve also heard tips like adding pennies to the water or even a little vodka can somehow make the stems more sturdy and help them stand. Let us know if any of those odd little pointers work!

xo,
s

By: Olga

Olga — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:40:38 +0000

I’m not sure how yours aren’t tumbling over, even after you tied them with a ribbon. Mine grew very tall, so they are heavy, but the stem isn’t the strongest.. so tying the ribbon around them only makes them tubmle over together one way..

By: Aussie Deb

Aussie Deb — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:58:49 +0000

Thanks for the great site! I’m inspired for a few projects this weekend. I’d suggest that eco friendly folk stick to recycled marbles instead as river rocks are mostly extracted from mainly Asian countries with no environmental laws to protect the rivers from over stripping, since everyone visitng your site seems to be happy to make little postive changes I thought you might like to know.
With our opposite climate I cant do it for Christmas but I love the idea and it’s just in time here for some friends with winter birthdays.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:21:09 +0000

Hey Rachel,

Paperwhites usually only have one blooming season (they’re annuals in most climates) although if you live somewhere in the south or west coast you may be able to plant them and mulch them to keep them warm enough to live on and bloom again and again each year. As for water, they only need enough for their roots to drink, so if you’re submerging the bulbs they might be a bit too wet. Oh and when paperwhites topple over, wrapping a nice piece of ribbon around the middle of their stems to keep them upright can do wonders. Hope it helps!

xo,
Sherry

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:56:08 +0000

I love paperwhites and I received some as a gift this year for Christmas. Mine are toppling over right now and have stopped blooming. Do they re-bloom? Advice? How much water do they need? Maybe I’ve over watering…