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Narcissus was a mortal in Greek mythology whose life was interfered with by the gods. When he died, all that was left in his place was a white flower. Today, the beautiful flower narcissus still exists. It has a wonderful smell and is very easy to grow. You’ll have to go to a plant store and purchase a narcissus bulb to plant. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to plant. Let’s go!

• A few narcissus bulbs. When choosing them, make sure they are firm and plump and show no signs of rot or soft spots
• A container to plant them in. (The container does not need to have a drainage hole)
• Potting soil

1. Fill the container half way full with soil and water the soil
2. Place your bulbs into the soil with the flat side on the soil and the pointy side facing up in the air. (You can plant a few bulbs in your container; just make sure not to crowd them too much)
3. Don’t cover the bulbs with soil. Just place the uncovered bulbs that are in your container in a dark, cool place for about 3 weeks or until the roots have started to form.
4. To test if roots have formed, tug gently at the bulbs. If they seem firmly placed in the soil, then roots have become well established.
5. Once the bulbs have been established, move them into a sunny room
6. In about 3 to 4 weeks, your bulbs will bloom.
7. Once the bulbs begin to bloom, water the soil to keep it moist but not soggy