Forcing Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Anemones + Recreating Sarah Raven's EPIC Amaryllis Planter!!

Today we're forcing daffodils, hyacinths, and anemones! We are also recreating Sarah Ravens epic amaryllis planter with 8 Pinkolo amaryllis bulbs. Helpful links on forcing bulbs -
Longfield -
www.longfield-...
White Flower Farm - www.whiteflowe...
Ednie/Ball (best for tulip info) - www.ballseed.c...
My article on forcing hyacinths - blog.longfield...
Sarah Ravens article on forcing anemones - www.sarahraven...
'Pinkolo' amaryllis courtesy of Amaryllis and Caladium Bulb Company - www.amaryllis....
"A Year Full of Flowers" by Sarah Raven - amzn.to/3QVLQPy

[@GardeningOnTaylorMountain]

First of all-your enthusiasm for growing Amaryllis is unmatched! Secondly, I think all of our crisper drawers are going to be full of bulbs at the appropriate time from here on out! I was not planning on growing any Amaryllis this year (*shame ☺️) but because of your inspiration, I got 2 bulbs after Christmas and they will be in bloom in a week or so! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love your hair too 👍🏼💕

[@3kidmama]

Garden Answer Laura just did a video drying flowers (one or two wks ago) and she ended up being happiest with her microwave flower press. I wonder if some flowers have such a high water content, that once you remove the water with drying, the remaining plant material isn't enough to hold together well? Not many flower stocks drip as much water when freshly cut like an amaryllis!

[@lindafraser1396]

Your hair is so cute! It would be great if you could share your planting calendar for each month. Seeing the successions mapped out would be so helpful. ❤

[@jillianmartens9788]

I would totally watch a video of you talking us through your seed starting plans! Really dreaming up a cut flower garden in landscape in my front yard this year. I have a tiny piece of land but when I day dream of the possibilities I always think of your beautiful garden. Thanks for everything you do, I’m such a big fan!

[@bethlynch1909]

Your excitement is contagious. I'm anxious to see the large pot of amaryllis bloom too! I love your honesty when you try something that doesn't work. We're not left wondering how something turned out.

[@deechiodo6738]

Hello Danielle! Just found 2 gorgeous red Amaryllis blooming in my sunporch and thought of you! Being in zone 6 with cold, dark & snowy weather, I feel like a race horse standing behind the gate at the Kentucky Derby, just waiting for the day I can get back out into my garden! It was great seeing all the various blooms you forced! The countdown is on!

[@kdshockley2016]

Until I saw your love for amaryllis, I have never tried them. But this year was difficult, I bought several in November and even bought more after the Christmas season. They are in various stages of bloom and I will be maintaining them thru out the spring and summer so I can get them to rebloom next Christmas. Thank you and I love your videos.

[@metalyn]

Just love your enthusiasm! Because of how much you love amaryllis I gave my 93-year-old mother one potted for Christmas and she really enjoyed watching it grow through the holiday! Thanks and look forward to more videos and reels!

[@grisespino5342]

Dried preserved amaryllys!!! Nice bob haircut. Love indoor bulbs.

[@barbarasmith3239]

You have made my amaryllis collection grow beautifully. I really enjoy your videos and have mimicked many of your projects. Thank you for all you do, it is appreciated.

[@alisonbwise]

I love your new haircut, Danielle! 💚

[@nanaof07]

Good to see you again! Love your hair! You always give good advice!

[@NCM6027]

Storing the bulbs in a dark place after being in the ground gives very good results, especially because when you water little or nothing, they develop more roots. I experienced it by chance with hyacinths and tulips and it was the best year, I even had them from December to February -March in a cold and totally dark then I took them outside and perfect

[@khayescobar1819]

Good you for sharing Danielle love all your Amaryllis so gorgeous. Love your haircut 👍🙏❤️

[@carlas872]

So wonderful to see you Danielle! Love your new hair style! I wish I could be in your dining room when those hyacinths are open. Love seeing Gracie too. How are the kitties? Take care!

[@teresadowns8500]

Very informative! Love your hair ❤

[@teresadowns8500]

Also, love your shorts too😊

[@katherinelara1801]

I love your scientific/experimental mind! Thanks for this video you continue to be my amaryllis inspiration

[@tamararobinson2069]

So fun!!! Thank you!!! 💚 Loving your haircut so cute!!🤗

[@cathiharris5809]

Your hair is lovely! I purchased my amaryllis from Amaryllis and Caladium Company this year and they are AMAZING, best I have ever had. Good luck!

[@AndreaAubertin]

Thanks for the inspiration Danielle...I put some Hyacinths in my fridge this year so I got to plant them up soon! Love the new haircut...and are those hummingbird earrings??🤩

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Thank you for noticing friend! Yes!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Great tip on putting them in a dark environment for a week or two to help prevent flopping. I hadn’t tried that. We’ll see if it works for me too.

[@jenleonard781]

Thank you for sharing this video! I threw tulips in my crisper for the first time this year and really appreciate your advice. Thank you!

[@joycedagostino8869]

Nice to see you again and hear about your updates. You always do such a thorough job in explaining each of your methods. Grace is always happy to be your gardening buddy.

[@deenajurak4344]

Your love of Amaryllis has inspired me so much, I have about 15-20 bulbs growing now, some have bloomed and some will bloom later, I so love the beauty of these flowers, I'm always looking for new varieties on the market to try. I have given away many to my family, hoping to inspire them to fall in love as I have ❤ There is nothing compared to the beautiful color blooming in the dead of winter, they feed me until the Spring 🌿

[@kimbar11]

Great video - lots of info. Love your new haircut!

[@donnalieblick8478]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with amaryllis success--I've given bulbs to my family this year for Christmas and sharing your tips for growing--we are doing it together --with you!

[@marilynruggeberg]

Erin, "The Impatient Gardener" got me hooked on Dahlias and now you have me hooked on Amaryllis. I have been shopping the Amaryllis sales to add to my collection. I have not been successful in getting a rebloom. But am hopeful that I will be successful by following your tips. 💖💖💖

[@beaverrunfarm]

Glad to have you back, Danielle, great info on bulbs, and I love the hair!

[@bohemiangardensandgourdfar8812]

Always enjoy hanging out with you Danielle... great info, great advice, great ideas, lovely tours, inspiration and Grace... what's not to love! ( Great hair cut too! I'm gonna copycat you)

[@j.b.4340]

13:45, coffee filter…great idea. I was using oak leaves, which was a bad idea.

[@rbrown2746]

I have to try Exotic star it is stunning, and forcing daffodils. Your hair looks cute in the now cut too

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Hello the white amaryllis is beautiful.

[@susanhorn3910]

Love your new look! I have not tried drying amaryllis.

[@anncoats4466]

Love the dark blue flower pot, gonna look gorgeous. Grace is a cutie.

[@jillshippy5157]

I love your videos! I have learned so much from you! I wanted to say that I actually prefer the color of amaryllis bulbs that you found over the ones you were looking for! NEEDLESS to say, they ALL are beautiful! I can’t wait to see all your forced bulbs in bloom! I have a question. What does one do with bulbs if bought on sale now that aren’t chilled or planted? Daffodils are 50% off at my Lowes currently. I’m in zone 9b. If I store them will they keep until fall to plant?

[@brendabriggle178]

Thank you for your videos because of you I now have an amaryllis obsession!

[@betterstill100]

You inspire me. TY

[@FearnotIamwithyou]

Do amaryllis have scent? I love hyacinths indoors for that reason. Would love to know. Thank you for all you do! I've learned so much from you, implemented a lot of your advice. You know what you're talking about, my lady!

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Those Exotic Star amaryllis!!! So beautiful! I love amaryllis as much as you do! I have five blooming right now! Nothing brightens up the dull winter days as much as forced bulbs. Can’t wait to see your pink amaryllis in bloom! Thanks for the info on what to do after forcing bulbs in a crisper in the fridge. Very helpful. I have never tried to dry amaryllis. Have a great week!

[@lorrainecourtney4589]

Excited for your recreation 😁 Love the shorts 😊 and can't get enough of Grace 🤗

[@orchids5877707]

Loved the happy information presentation

[@kelliemacdonald4670]

Hi ..I just found u & so enjoy ur videos ! 🙂 I grew 1 amarlys flower yrs ago then threw the bulb out after it was done...I had no idea... This yr I found 1 on the clearance rack @ walmart & felt so bad for it that I bought it ...for $1.50 -(90%off !) I love that it is in a red 6" planter & growing - maybe for 💕 day ! I will save this bulb now that I know! Thank u for all ur great advice & give Grace a pat from me ! 💐

[@stevieb6173]

you are such a lovely lady , enthusiastic and knowledgable , you make me so happy just to watch and listen to you, you really should write a book sometime in the future and if you do then put me on the list for a signed copy 🙏🙏👍👍

[@Suburbanoasis]

You could line a shoe box with tin foil to reflect the window light for the anemones to help them along better. 🥰🌿🪻⚘️

[@gtthompson1469]

Your amaryllis are inspirational. Good luck with the blue planter. Sorry, I have never tried drying amaryllis - good luck.

[@1luckychica1]

I would try mircowaving them. You actually don't need a fancy flower press for the mircowave either. You can use a 9x2 baking dish. I would get smooth paper towels to place between them, the dotted ones leave marks. You mircowave in 30 intervals and the moisture that is leaving the paper towels will show you when it's done. You basically don't want much moisture left in the paper towel. I imagine it wont take long to press them, I've done begonia leaves and those go super fast compared to like a dahlia. The mircowave locks in color on everything i've tried.

[@lovetogarden2664]

LOVE your beatiful new haircut! Loving your channel Danielle. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@kstellad]

I love your new haircut. You look beautiful :)

[@DavePlouffe]

I have loved watching your videos and they have given me inspiration for my garden makeover. I am actually doing videos of this on my channel, but they are not as high-quality as yours. Another good rule for bulbs in refrigerators is to have them in paper bags, like you did. I remember customers putting them in Ziploc bags and they would rot.

[@marymurphy4825]

Hi Danielle, I'm excited you planted the pinkolo amaryllis for us to see! Can't wait for them to bloom! As well as the beautiful planter box of daffodils. Im enjoying your shorts on youtube!! Move over veggies! I'm making room for hyacinth bulbs in the fall!! Thanks for a great informative inspirational video!!

[@michaelepetersen8591]

Love your channel. John Scheepers sells an amaryllis Misty (I don't know if it's the same one that's in Sarah Raven's book)

[@jeannet9592]

Your hair looks great! I’ll have to put some daffodils aside to force next winter.

[@sandyl.7608]

This was such a fun video. I am excited to see how your flowers progress. I love your hummingbird earrings, they are perfect for you.

[@marilynburke7609]

If I didn’t mention it before I’m so glad I found you. I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for mentioning Sarah Raven’s book A Year Full of Fowers. I completely forgot. I had purchased it a couple months ago wanting to start it on 1 January. Here it is January 22 and I haven’t picked it up yet. Going to start reading it now. Just not enough hours in the day. 😊❤️🌻

[@rspruill1422]

Awesome video awesome information as always and please the “KZbin shorts” are awesome gives me that nice little bit of information and loving the hair oh my gosh👏🏾🥰👏🏾

[@crystallbell5545]

Jill at Whispering Willow has been freeze drying her flowers. Maybe that would be a good science project for you if you know someone that has one.

[@sunnysummers2410]

I just discovered your channel, this is the third video I’ve watched ( one right after another )☺️ I am learning so much from you and am very excited to keep on learning. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@nikkichevere]

I have literally craved these videos i just want to get in the garden so bad also I love the Alaska amaryllis the white blooms are gorgeous

[@laurieh9388]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jcking6785]

LOVE your haircut! I have ordered caladiums from the Amaryllis & Caladium company and have been very satisfied. IMO, the bulbs you chose to recreate the SR vignette are far prettier. 💗 Can’t wait to see them in bloom. Thank you for sparking my increased interest in amaryllis. I have 7 that I successfully over-summered and are now budding and blooming in my house plus two I bought this year. They are so beautiful.

[@sandychristiansen1749]

What a wonderful video. You are so bright and cheery and you have definitely brightened my day. I have one amaryllis in bloom now and 3 more should be blooming soon. They are all new bulbs -- the one I had saved from last year has leaves and I'm hoping for a flower stock. I will definitely be referring to the video you did about getting them to rebloom in the future.

[@BrittanyS143]

Hi Danielle 👋 I love love your channel 💗 your so down to earth and you always keep to yourself!! Your stunning lady and your garden is stunning also! I live all your 💡 and your so good at talking to the camera! So very understanding, smart, and intelligent 👌 I was feeling sad that you couldn't find the pot in the picture, ...THAN you were like BAM I found this, 😆 when you showed it I was like dang that is Awesome 👌!!! I like it much more than the one in the picture! See you got this!! Plus you have your grandma helping I promise she is, I have my grandparents helping me to!! ❤️

[@marin4113]

Always love amaryllis content! What do you do with the bulbs your force after they flower? Can you save them? And, would love to learn how to treat an amaryllis with red splotch/blotch!

[@brodiecouch174]

Love your hair, looks great :)

[@kathybohland2862]

I enjoy your videos...thanks!

[@angelaschettino1327]

Such a good idea! Would it be possible to let us know as you are doing each step like when to put them in the frig because it’s too late to do it now. Thx.

[@SharkSandwich451]

Your hair looks great! If I have any luck at all with my newly planted bulbs this year, perhaps I’ll try this method for some indoor blooming next year.

[@wagnerab1958]

Another great video Danielle, I love all the information you share. I have the Misty amaryllis and if it's available again next year in Ontario Canada I will send you one for sure to add to your collection.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Thank you Anne!!!

[@yakimastanley7162]

New subbie here! I love your videos and because of you love, enthusiasm and detailed info abt amaryllis bulbs, I now have 9 since seeing my 1st vid of yours abt them in Oct!! My white one has given me 2 stalks and 1 stalk has 5 bulbs!! Sooo happy abt that😁😁😍😍

[@MicheleLHarvey]

Great tips, Danielle! Have you ever tried lifting bulbs from the garden late in the year & try to force them? You've reminded me to cut a few forsythia branches to force. Kept long enough in water they'll root too! Thanks!

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Wow! What a great idea Michele! I haven’t but now you’ve got me thinking! Have you tried that? Do you think they would be lifted in June? After the foliage dies back and then chill? Wow! I guess you could have them bloom in October then! What do you think?

[@daygirl2659]

I love your beautiful Amaryllis 💖 I only purchased one this year, from Home Depot. I waited and waited, did everything right with planting and water. Finally I saw a small green leaf coming and then, it just stopped and grew no more. 😢 well, I’ve learned my lesson. This fall I’ll buy more than one and not from Home Depot. Plus it had gnats from the start!!

[@dianetucker4826]

Hello Gracie!

[@johnmiguel7666]

Hi: Just found your channel, and am so happy to see your growing situation is so much like ours, here in Tuscany, Italy. Ambitions sometimes can cloud the reality of what we can accomplish, but we keep trying new things and expanding the envelope. Amaryllis are top of the list for us, and we've just begun to see some availability locally in our garden centers. Buying online is not always a good option since many times the delivery is so delayed, the items arrive in poor shape. We do see Holland-grown bulbs now, of course...but I'd love to find some South American stock so it would force and bloom in winter....we'll keep up the faith, and many thanks for the great videos...can't wait to see how that pot full of pink beauties is going to preform!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I really appreciate that you give credit where credit is due for the people who inspired you! As an older person who has been involved in gardening for many decades, I frequently see projects being reproduced on YT channels with no credit or mention given as if that person came up with it all on their own. It is great when someone has the integrity to mention what or who inspired them and I appreciate that person even more!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Also, I didn’t the trick about leaving them in darkness for 1 to 2 weeks and will definitely try that in the future. Thank you!

[@judyrhine234]

I enjoy everything you post.

[@kathywinstead7460]

Love your fresh haircut!

[@sualol101dlm]

Inspiring amaryllis arrangement!!!

[@deniselambrecht2067]

With you, no snow here either. Strange winter. Curious to see how daffodils fair in the Spring

[@robertkincaid7088]

Good info

[@nicolechew1029]

The bulbs are looking great Danielle! Question- could I force tulips? I have some in my fridge and wanted to try and start some in a pot inside. Thank you!!

[@bonniewienke6964]

Grace is such a cutie!

[@judymckerrow6720]

What are you going to use as a drip pan for your trough planter? ❄️💚🙃

[@annahelberg9848]

Love going to resale shops for pots

[@laurasennott]

I’ve tried drying them too and had no luck but, I accidentally broke a bloom off of the stem, I put it in water and noticed that it continued to look good after the water was gone. It occurred to me that maybe they dry well like hydrangeas do when you leave them in a bit of water until it dries up. I have one more about to bloom, I may try it. Thanks for sharing, I’ve got some tulips I’m going to force.

[@christinenielsen8438]

Question for you regarding daying amaryllis: have you ever tried to dry any other bulb?

[@karenschwartz5209]

Great information! Thank you so much!!

[@sandydavidshofer1204]

I have an amaryllis bulb from three years ago. First year bloomed just a couple of blooms, but HUGE & gorgeous! I had it outside over the summer, and the bulb grew to a gargantuan size. I was so looking forward to the blooms. It had started two babies besides. It set several buds, one bloomed, but then then what I take as red stripe or splotch hit it, and it was downhill from there. I couldn't get myself to destroy it last fall, so it's 'napping' yet. Do you have any idea what can be done to treat it?? I found your channel - you guessed it - searching several years ago on growing amaryllis! And I will be on the hunt for the double white amaryllis next. Thanks for everything!

[@jaimeiam]

Grace needs some carpet on those stairs ❤️

[@goldensgreensandblues3858]

You got me hooked but the knats are driving me nuts.

[@marcelamagnolia1823]

Hi I absolutely love your gardens. I have a question. I have 2 raised garden beds on box and have stands and I would dared what flowers I could grow in there once the warm season starts. I do floral design and have 2 weddings this summer so far and would like to grow some of my flowers. Any suggestions? Thank you so much.

[@carolynvenema1019]

My family keeps asking about the brown paper bags in my frig. ...hmmm, looks like next year i will be adding more,lol...

[@robynmorris1766]

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[@kfrankism]

Hi Danielle, I got an amaryllis as a Christmas gift. It ..looked like it will be beautiful. It's growing but the leaves are getting so tall and going everywhere. Not blooming yet. I do turn the pot from time to time. Do you trim the leaves down or just leave them? I don't remember seeing any like mine. LOL I think it's called Ruby Star. Advice?

[@myeden4321]

Not garden related, but love your hair cut!

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Never tried drying amaryllis, but I bet your viewers will help you find a solution.

[@mollypitcher9380]

Hi Grace! Danielle!!! How are you able to put plants on the radiator??? Please give me some advice…all my windows have radiators. Isn’t it too hot???

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi friend! Do you have covers on your radiators? They seem ok on mine. We keep the house at 68.

[@nicolechew1029]

Ps- I love your hair!!

[@hethernabors2836]

Danielle you are precious. Love your videos and helpful info. May I ask what plant is at the base of your Amaryllis bulbs in the video? Very pretty.

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi Heather! Those are pepperomia.

[@ettwells4024]

Laura @ Garden Answer dried flowers in her microwave and I was shocked how well they did. I don't think amaryllis was one that she tried.

[@michellefrance1165]

So beautiful 😍 I want to do just a couple hyacinth bulbs in a bulb vase, do you have any recommendations on a type of hyacinth and how to care for it?