Barbara, since I’m going to be planting bulbs at my place next Tuesday (with your guidance every step of the way!), please tell me what I need to get in advance. As you know, I’ll be planting hyacinths, which I brought home from Amsterdam airport a couple of months ago. I hope they’ll turn out like the lovely picture on the package.

What kind of potting mix/soil should I get? I have a bowl that is about 10″ wide and about 4″ deep in the middle. Do you think that will work, or should I look for something different? I want it to be a nice decorative bowl, rather than a simple pot. Do I need to get any special plant food or other additional materials? Let me know and I’ll stock up over the weekend.

Helen, that bowl sounds just fine. You’ll need a small bag of soiless mix. Make some room in the refrigerator for the bowl — I’ll explain later. And, no worries about fertilizer — you won’t need any for this project.

Barbara, I can’t wait to find out why I need room in my fridge! (Stay tuned, folks!)

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