It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s Paperwhite Time! We love growing and tending these bulb gardens to share with our community during this joyous season.
Enjoy these until the blooms are spent, then toss the dirt, bulbs, and rocks in the compost pile and enjoy the container as a keepsake!
Paperwhites are a close relative of daffodils and are native to the Mediterranean. We force these bulbs to bloom and bring us a breath of life in the dark months and short days of winter. They are easy to care for!
Our bulb gardens are planted in soil with decorative rocks on the top. Water when the soil is dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering to keep the bulbs from softening too much. These flowers will bloom for several weeks. They prefer coolish conditions (65 degrees) and indirect light. These tall beauties may need to be tied together or staked as they grow to keep them from falling over. At the end of their growing season, you can toss these bulbs in the compost pile as they typically don’t survive the winters in our growing zone.
We created precious little garden art from cork, acorns and wood shavings. These are painted with earth based paint and are totally compostable…or you can save pop in another plant after your bulbs have finished their show!
Thank you for supporting our farm. From all of us to yours, may you have the merriest and brightest of holiday seasons!