We must have been a good childrenl because when we got home from birding today my DB found a bag hanging on the back door knob. Santa's helper didn't leave a calling card so I am not sure who did this but I would like to thank them kindly.
In the bag was this box of Paperwhites, a pot to plant them in and some of what they called planting medium.
Now this planting medium was some weird stuff. It was a hard dry pellet. When I placed water on it it swelled up to nearly fill the planting pot. Almost like magic. I followed directions, yes I can read, and voile I have a pot of bulbs that actually look like they want to grow.
Each bulb had a bit of a pale green shoot coming from it. I have always wanted to try this but have never taken the time or effort to do it. Now will be that time. I have had a bulb forcer vase for many years. It is now being used for what it was intended. I will keep you up to date with what happens with these bulbs.
Has anyone else done this before with one of these kits? I know some of you are forcing some bulbs but I don't know if you are using a kit???
I think it is just amazing how with just a little water and light this bulb is working hard at developing its bloom. Isn't this just miraculous??
Even the sailors are righting themselves somewhat. They aren't near as tall as the bulb in the water vase. They have the same light conditions and there is plenty of water in this growing medium. Hmmmm This makes me think I should find more bulb vases to use. I must not go to the right gift shops because I don't see them often or I am sure I would have more of them. 
