Amaryllis - help it bloom twice

You can coax your Christmas gift, that lovely amaryllis, to bloom a second time! The bloom will be less spectacular but still gorgeous. After the flowers have faded, pinch off the blossoms and remove their stalks. Let the foliage grow for eight weeks and place the pot in a cool, dark place for another eight weeks. Do not water during this time. Bring the pot back into a sunny spot, remove the dead foliage and soak the pot. Continue to water as needed. You can repeat the process for a couple of years!