To get a 5% solution using a 40% distilled spirit (gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila — do not use beer or wine), you add one ...

If your paperwhites have been flopping over under the weight of their blooms, there could be a potential solution sitting in ...

Gardeners, here's a way to explain to your spouse why that bottle of gin is under the bench in the potting shed. Researchers at Cornell University Flower Bulb Research Program have found that alcohol, ...

Last week, I was telling you about growing paperwhite bulbs and amaryllis bulbs. I told you that this week, I would give you a few hints on how to better grow these bulbs. One of the biggest ...

Between long, dark nights and cloudy days, the colder months can get pretty gloomy. Many plants, both indoors and out in the garden, are dormant, and you may find yourself missing the life and color ...

During the dull, lifeless days of winter, gardeners everywhere long for a hint of spring and the ensuing outdoor growing season. From the Mediterranean region comes a bulb that has given endless ...