If you are one of the foresighted people who chilled some crocus, daffodil or hyacinth bulbs last fall for "forcing" indoors, you are probably enjoying their spring flowers right now.

Most people are not that organized.

Fortunately there is no shame in buying a pot (or two or three) of blooming daffodils or crocuses in your local supermarket.  These plants are actually a good investment because after the flowers fade you can plant them outdoors in one of those garden bald spots that everyone seems to have.

If the ground is still frozen, keep the pots indoors, let the foliage die back naturally and water sparingly when the top of the soil is dry.  Plant when the ground warms up and mark the spot so you don't dig up the bulbs accidentally.

One caveat.  Unless you don't mind a one-time good thing, don't buy potted tulips.  They are unlikely to rebloom next year, even if you take great care tending and planting them.  If you love tulips, buy a big bouquet of cut stems and enjoy them while they last.  You'll have the same amount of immediate gratification and less disappointment later.