We're a little late starting as the hyacinth growing season was a bit difficult and the hyacinths were late to be harvested but my bulbs ordered from Peter Nyssen arrived this week. My polydactyl cat Scarecrow who came to keep me company when I started doing my bulbs, I always have at least 1 cat appear when I do them.
buy bulbs at the garden centre / supermarket / DIY shop / mail order from a specialist supplier, eg Peter Nyssen
1. put the bulb in the cup of the vase
2. fill the vases with water to just under the bulb, the bulb must not sit in water
3. place the vases somewhere cool and dark for 6 weeks and then check weekly