Tag: forced bulbs

Plants – Forced Tulip Update

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An update on the forced tulip bulbs: the gathering of bulbs bloomed in shades of red, pink and yellow; they bring joy into the house as they herald Spring.

The bulbs grew well in water, but those in sunlight are greener than the bunch on the kitchen table

Next year I plan to grow another package of forced bulbs in water, and when they begin to bloom transfer them to vases.

I found after blooming it was very easy to take the entire plant out of  water and place in a new receptacle. You are only limited by your imagination on how many unique places you can find to place these flowering bulbs.

The forced bulbs in potting soil grew best in a deep pot. The bulbs planted in shallow soil did very poorly, as the above photo demonstrates.

Will I force tulip bulbs in the bottom of my refrigerator again? Oh Yes!

You can read more on how to force Spring-blooming bulbs here: Bargains in the Clearance Aisle.

Project – Tissue Paper Pots

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My grandsons created beautiful flowerpots with just a few inexpensive items:

Plastic flowerpot

Elmer’s Glue

Tissue Paper

Paintbrush

Disposable container for glue mixture

*Cover work surface before you begin. Artists smocks or aprons are a good idea too! 🙂

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We tore the tissue paper into small squares. To apply the tissue we used a solution of 1 part Elmer’s Glue to 1 part water. We dabbed a bit of this well-stirred mix onto the pot, topped it with a tissue square, and covered the whole pot in this fashion.

*Keep in mind that it is best to use colors that will blend with each other well. Red and green together might form a brown tone. Use a monochromatic scheme or primary colors that will blend to create a new secondary color.

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When we were near finished we dabbed down any edges that were not adhering to the pot. Drying time was about 24 hours.

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This project was enjoyed by my grandsons ages seven and four. I think with supervision and help, an even younger child could attempt the project. The pots looked sensational slipped over pots of daffodil bulbs we had forced in the cold garage and fridge.