Planting Paperwhites

Now is the time to plant paperwhites…..

Each year at this time we begin planting paperwhite bulbs in all sorts of containers.

Any container will work..paperwhite bulbs have all that they need within in them to grow, so it is super easy.

You can plant them in pebbles….any sort. Or, you can plant them in potting soil if you wish.

This past weekend we did both.

Depending on where you plant them…they will bloom within 4-6 weeks.

So, we planted our first batch this weekend….and we will continue to plant them every other weekend between now and Christmas.

This ensures that from right after Thanksgiving….all the way through January that we have paperwhites blooming in the house!

I love it!  They smell wonderful….and are a treat to have inside. {They also do well outside, if you have a covered porch.}

Here’s how you do it:

1. Purchase paperwhite bulbs from your local garden center or nursery {they are usually around .99 each.}

2. Gather the containers you would like to plant in….my favorites are vintage silver bowls!

3. Fill your container with small pebbles or  potting soil.

4.  Nestle in your planting medium.

5. Water just a bit and place in a bright spot in your home.

6.  Give them just a bit of water each week…they dont’ need a lot.

These make GREAT gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends, etc.  If you will be giving them for gifts…..wait until closer to the end of November to plant them.

Even if you plan to plant your paperwhites later this month….go ahead and buy them and store them in your refrigerator.  Many places sell out of them very quickly.

Have Fun!

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I thought I would share with you some new items in the shop for Christmas:

Fun red-striped flour sack pillows:

Fun Red French Ticking and Canvas Christmas banners/pennants:

And some quirky vintage stuff…..

Have a fun Monday~