If you’re looking for a cheerful lift, nothing works much better than a bunch of bright, blooming Daffodils. Once a year, Trader Joe’s has them, ready to beautify your living space. But if you don’t know what you’re looking for, you might miss them in our stores. That’s because the unopened bunches of Daffodils look like green stems with a yellow green, pointed bulb on the end. Luckily, it doesn’t take much for them to arrive at that “bright & blooming” stage—and we have several suggestions for how you can help bring them there...

First, never leave your Daffodils in the heat. Pick them up at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s and deliver them home, as soon as possible. Second, trim the stems and place them in water immediately after arriving home. Third, place them where they will receive plenty of indirect sunlight. Fourth, as you watch and wait, trim the stems daily. And while you may be tempted to remove that brownish husk that appears around the bud, leave it in place for best results. Finally, if you have a bud or two that isn’t opening like the others after a few days, carefully massage it by gently rolling it between your thumb and forefinger.

Following these simple steps will ensure you have sunny spring Daffodils to brighten your entryway, decorate your dining table, or bring some cheer to any room in your home.