Check stored produce and flower bulbs for rot, shriveling or excess moisture. Discard damaged material.
Most houseplants require less water in winter months because growth is slowed or stopped.
Check soil for dryness before watering. Move houseplants to brighter windows, but don't place plants in drafty places or against cold windowpanes. Early blooms of spring-flowering bulbs can make good gifts for a sweetheart. Keep the plant in a bright, cool location for longer-lasting blooms. Forced bulbs make poor garden flowers and should be discarded as blooms fade.