Vodka paperwhites and a Christmas tree.
Hmm sort of sounds like an introduction to a joke but this is actually a really good tip!
It does not involve a Christmas tree,more on that in a bit.
My Mom shared this tip with me.
She was out shopping for her paperwhite bulbs when the lady at the nursery shared this tip with her.
The trick is to add alcohol that has 40% such as vodka,gin or rum.
Don’t add beer or wine because there is too much sugar.
You should do this as you are planting them.
1 part alcohol to 7 parts water to a gravel container.
I may still try this even though mine are already planted.
I will let you know what happens.
This will keep the paperwhites from growing so tall and prevent them from tipping.
I shared my thrift shop Christmas tree,here is a few photos of it at night!
This tree really comes to life at night with the lights.
I did photograph it with the lights when I shared it the other day,but on a sunny day you don’t really see the lights.
I love this tree!
Tomorrow I am going to start picking up my fresh Christmas greens for my home.
I am so excited that the construction crew is here today starting our back screened in porch!
Looking forward to using it in the spring and summer months,we have waited a long time for this!
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With the paper whites, we don’t drink alcoholic beverages. Can regular alcohol (rubbing) be used instead?
Good question Deborah and yes I believe you can use rubbing alcohol 🙂
O.k.thank you
This is a great tip, Anne!
Mary Alice
Very pretty, Anne. 🙂
Your tree looks BEAUTIFUL Anne!! Hope those paperwhites can stand straight LOL!
What a beautiful tree! Good tip about the alcohol….I guess they wouldn’t like wine either:-)
That is funny–I guess I should get some vodka!
You’re right, lights really add so much to a tree when they’re on. Your tree is lovely.. love the red! I can’t wait to put our tree up. Hopefully it happens this weekend.
Wow…you grabbed our attention!!! Love the tip. Your home looks holiday beautiful! xx
What a great tip, I will be using this for our new home next year at this time, I have always wanted to plant paperwhites. I this year would be the year then we sold the house. Great news about the porch. Can’t wait to see the progress.
Cynthia