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Overwintering bulbs in container

If you don't have the space to plant bulbs, you can overwinter bulbs in container.  To do so, make sure you put the container in an unheated garage or protected from freezing.  The cold temperature is necessary for bulbs to break dormancy, as long as they're chilled and not freezed.  Tulips and other bulbs need good drainage, so use containers that has good drainage holes or put drainage materials at the bottom.  Becareful if you use terra cotta pots because they will crack during winter if you leave it outside.  Also, bulbs can be planted closer to each other than in ground.  Be sure bulbs do not touch the outside of the container, the soil and container act as an insulation for the bulbs.

If you want some ideas about what kind of bulbs to get, Fern from Life on the Balcony has some great ideas.