Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I heard this from a friend recently and immediately thought it was bogus. What do you think? — Caroline A common problem ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Have you ever heard of forcing paperwhites with alcohol (the kind we drink)? I ...

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 ...

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, ...