How to force amaryllis and paperwhites for holiday blooms -- don't forget the vodka!

And where to find the garden calendar in stores

Forced Amaryllis in full bloom. (Photo by Jessica Damiano)

Hello, friends!

I hope you enjoyed the extra hour of sleep last night as much as I did! But of course, it doesn’t come without cost: I noticed it was nearly pitch-black yesterday afternoon at 5:30, so that means it will be dark today at 4:30 — and it’ll keep getting dark earlier and earlier until …