Winters are long here in Alaska and after months of staring at the snow, it’s nice to think about having something green and colorful inside. The good news is that you can enjoy flowers and plants, even when it’s freezing outside. Here’s a list of our favorites – and how to take care of them for just a few months, or even all year long.
Amaryllis
Dramatic flowers, gorgeous colors, and they are even low maintenance! These make great gifts, too. You can usually buy amaryllis bulbs at your garden supply store or order them online. If you are starting from scratch, they take about 5-6 weeks until bloom, so get started now. One bulb doesn’t necessarily mean one flower, in face, larger bulbs can produce up to 5 flowers per stalk. Amaryllis are very low maintenance. They like lots of light, you only need to water sparingly, and have beautiful dramatic displays you’ll love all winter long.