Autumn is the time for planting bulbs indoors as well as outdoors.
Paperwhite Narcissus, hyacinths, daffodils, crocuses, and certain types of tulips can be coaxed into bloom indoors well before their normal outdoor blooming time. Choose high quality, plump heavy bulbs from varieties recommended for forcing, recommended Gail Gredler, Oregon State University Extension home horticulturist. In many cases, the catalog or bulb carton at the garden store will indicate if a bulb is suitable for growing indoors. Plant the bulbs in fertile, well-drained potting soil in clay or plastic pots with drainage holes. An equal mix of potting soil with peat moss and a bit of sand for drainage is a good mixture for forcing bulbs.