Growing on the High Plains

Growing on the High Plains: Narcissus

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It's not vain to want to surround yourself with the sacred, white narcissus blooms, trumpeting up from a pool of water.

Today's Growing on the High Plains reflects on another bulb you might want to take. Forcing narcissus bulbs, also known as "paperwhites," can keep a cheery a promise of spring during the chilly winter months. It's easy to do indoors, and you might even have some luck rescuing some bulbs from the bargain bin at local garden centers.

Growing on the High Plains

Skip Mancini

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.

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