{"product_id":"the-essential-guide-to-bulbs-grow-a-bounty-of-beautiful-bulbs-in-gardens-and-containers","title":"The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarden Answers Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWoman's Way Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJenny 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 \n\u003ci\u003eThe Victory Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Philadelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eGrow\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Pennsylvania Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e. 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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.\" \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e --\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrenna Estrada, author of Pansies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"An excellent introduction to the world of bulbs--lovely and well organized, with beautiful photographs.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. John Lonsdale, Edgewood Gardens, Exton, PA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Bulbs\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Amand, Managing Director, Jacques Amand International Ltd\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The book is beautifully presented and opens your eyes to a world of bulbs where digging deeper reaps surprising rewards.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorticulture Week, UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Bulbs\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e --\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe American Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Bulbs \u003c\/i\u003ecovers 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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHortWeek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Bulbs\u003c\/i\u003e is exceptionally well laid out and will help everyone, beginners too.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Financial Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A comprehensive and inviting resource for growing bulbs, teaching readers everything they need to know about these spectacular flowers.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Detroit News\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Filled with stunning photographs and expert advice, seasoned gardener Carey provides all the guidance you need to select, plant, and care for your bulbs.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirror UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandScape Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Infectious and encouraging...this book is indeed \"essential\" reading for expert gardeners as well as newbies just dipping their trowel into bulb growing.\" ―\u003ci\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource...offers deep knowledge and encouragement to choose, plant and care for your bulbs.\" ―\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An absolute must-read for any gardener who wants to level up their gardening skills, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Bulbs \u003c\/i\u003eis a gorgeously photographed, comprehensive, and inviting resource that is destined to become a gardening classic. 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