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

Everything you need to know about how to choose, plant, and care for your bulbs--and find joy in the process.

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.

In this book, 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

Author: Jenny Rose Carey
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 10/14/2025
Pages: 348
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.80w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781643263243


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 104

About the Author
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.