Tulips are not that easy to grow in our warm climate. They need 10 – 14 weeks of chilly weather to prepare to bloom, which we just don’t get here. Fortunately, with a little special handling, you can be successful getting tulips to bloom at home.

Daffodils are starting to show themselves around Columbia. This warm spell has really brought them out. If you have blooms or colored buds on your daffodils, you may want to go ahead and cut them before the freeze