The shrubs that naturally bloom in the spring are good choices:
Forsythia, Flowering Quince, Crabapple, Plum, Cherries, etc.
Six weeks before they bloom naturally is a good time to cut some branches making sure the buds are already swelling. The warmest time of day is the best time to cut when there is sap in the branches. Choose the branches with the largest buds remembering to be selective, as you are actually pruning the plant and want to leave it with a good shape.
Soak the entire branch overnight in the bathtub to make it easier for the buds to open.
The next day, give the branches a fresh cut and arrange them in a vase with warm water. Remember to change the water daily.
It is so exciting to enjoy spring indoors just a bit earlier!
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