Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors  - Episode 286

Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors - Episode 286

August 6, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 286

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Sarah Raven and Tom Stimpson discuss the best bulbs to force indoors for a beautiful winter display.

We’re approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you’re looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom Stimpson. In this episode, Sarah and Tom - our Head of Horticulture - share their favourite bulbs to force indoors, and how to pot and water them, plus a few simple tricks to keep them flowering for weeks on end. In this episode, discover: The best bulbs to force indoors, from dramatic amaryllis and classic paperwhites ...

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