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The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers

The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers

Review Quotes: "An outstanding manual, loaded with information to empower gardeners to feel confident about growing bulbs in the ground or in containers...Carey has written another useful book that should...

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Review Quotes:
"An outstanding manual, loaded with information to empower gardeners to feel confident about growing bulbs in the ground or in containers...Carey has written another useful book that should be a part of every gardener's library."-- The Washington Gardener

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"A super practical guide to help you get the very best bulb displays possible, with planting techniques and design ideas for growing bulbs, whatever the size of your garden."-- Garden Answers Magazine

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"A beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource."-- Woman's Way Magazine

Biographical Note:
Jenny Rose Carey is a renowned gardener, educator, historian, author, and the former senior director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown, PA. She previously worked at Temple University for more than a decade, first as an adjunct professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, and then as director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University. Jenny Rose has been lecturing nationally and internationally for many years. She is an avid hands-on gardener who has gardened in both England and the United States. Her Victorian property, Northview, contains diverse garden spaces, including a cutting garden, an herb garden, a dry garden, and various mixed flower beds. Jenny Rose and her gardens have been featured on the PBS series The Victory Garden, in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Grow magazine, and The Pennsylvania Gardener. She is the author of The Essential Guide to Bulbs, The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Guide, and Glorious Shade. Find out more at her website: jennyrosecarey.com and Instagram @northviewgarden and @jennyrosecarey.


Review Quotes:
"Readers will appreciate Carey's expertise and enthusiasm in this exuberant guide to bulbs, whether they are neophytes or experienced gardeners." -- Library Journal

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"Wonderfully written and easy to navigate, The Essential Guide to Bulbs will ensure your success with all types of bulbs. The lovely photos and concise information will have you not only tucking them in all over your garden but clearing space just to add more. Jenny Rose Carey presents bulbs in a manner that makes them both approachable and irresistible. A worthy addition to any garden library."

-- Brenna Estrada, author of Pansies

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"An excellent introduction to the world of bulbs--lovely and well organized, with beautiful photographs."-- Dr. John Lonsdale, Edgewood Gardens, Exton, PA

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"This book is easy to read and packed with useful information from the history of bulbs to the growing of them genera by genera. If you want to grow bulbs, The Essential Guide to Bulbs is the book for you."-- John Amand, Managing Director, Jacques Amand International Ltd

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"The book is beautifully presented and opens your eyes to a world of bulbs where digging deeper reaps surprising rewards."-- Horticulture Week, UK

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" The Essential Guide to Bulbs is a book you'll want to spend some time with, as Jenny Rose Carey takes you on a rich tour of the bulb world. You'll luxuriate in her descriptions--some familiar, others new--while benefiting from seasoned advice on selecting and designing with bulbs of every shape, size, and season."
-- The American Gardener

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" The Essential Guide to Bulbs covers every aspect of growing bulbs that you can imagine. It is beautifully presented and opens your eyes to a world of bulbs where digging deeper reaps surprising rewards."-- HortWeek

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" The Essential Guide to Bulbs is exceptionally well laid out and will help everyone, beginners too."-- The Financial Times

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"A comprehensive and inviting resource for growing bulbs, teaching readers everything they need to know about these spectacular flowers."-- The Detroit News

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"Carey's writing is infectious and encouraging, always a sign of a true fan, and her new book introduces readers to an entire year of colorful blooms grown from bulbs...Carey's book is indeed "essential" reading for expert gardeners as well as newbies just dipping their trowel into bulb growing."-- The Seattle Times

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"Filled with stunning photographs and expert advice, seasoned gardener Carey provides all the guidance you need to select, plant, and care for your bulbs."-- Mirror UK

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"A comprehensive resource for any gardener who wants to grow bulbs... This essential guide also includes a wide array of bulb varieties that can provide three-season colour, drama and spontaneity, alongside in-depth planting information and gorgeous photography for a truly beautiful display."-- LandScape Magazine

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"Infectious and encouraging...this book is indeed "essential" reading for expert gardeners as well as newbies just dipping their trowel into bulb growing." ―The Seattle Times
"This beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource...offers deep knowledge and encouragement to choose, plant and care for your bulbs." ―The Independent

An absolute must-read for any gardener who wants to level up their gardening skills, The Essential Guide to Bulbs is a gorgeously photographed, comprehensive, and inviting resource that is destined to become a gardening classic. Bulbs have a universal appeal--they are extremely diverse with many varieties to choose from, and they are great in containers. While many gardeners may be familiar with the early show of spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips, there are many more to choose from that provide three-season color, drama, and spontaneity in the garden. Plus, they're great for a tighter budget.

Gardeners will discover:
  • How to recognize what bulbs you love and personalize your garden to match your vision
  • Planting techniques and design ideas for growing bulbs in any size garden
  • Incorporating bulbs for pollinators, and the importance of ecological methods
  • Tips for creating a brilliant bulb container garden in every season
  • A wide array of bulb varieties with in-depth planting information


Review Citations:

  • Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 104 (EAN 9781643263243, Paperback)


Author: Carey, Jenny Rose
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-10-14
BISAC: Gardening / Ornamental Plants / Flowers - Bulbs|Gardening / Garden Types / Container & Raised Bed|Gardening / Garden Design, Planning & Layout
Subjects: Bulbs (Plants)|Flower gardening|Handbooks and manuals
Weight: 2.2 lbs
ISBN: 9781643263243
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781643263243

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