I am so excited to announce the publishing of my new book – The Essential Guide of Bulbs (Timber Press October 14th 2025). It was a joy to write and to take the photographs. I am happy to share a sneak peak here.
The book is written for anyone who wants to grow bulbs – even if you have never planted a bulb before. It is also for gardeners who want to improve their gardens and containers by adding bulbs.
The Contents Page of ‘The Essential Guide to Bulbs’.
The book covers bulb basics including how to choose them, plant and maintain them, and design pots and garden beds containing bulbs. Bulbs add color, texture and interest to your garden year round. From the earliest snowdrops that emerge at the end of winter through to dahlias in late fall.
The Seasonal Parade of Bulbs is divided into two parts. The first section (as you can see from the contents page above) contains autumn-planted bulbs that bloom from late winter through spring. Some of the best known examples in this group are daffodils, tulips, and grape hyacinths. In the book you will find these and many more.
Bulbs are perfect in containers – such as this fall-planted and spring-blooming grape hyacinth.
Daffodils are easy and versatile bulbs for beginners and experienced gardeners.
Some of my favorite Parrot Tulips that I grow in large containers.
The second section of the Seasonal Parade are the spring-planted bulbs that bloom in summer or autumn. I am writing this in early October and my garden is still full of flowers, such as dahlias that we planted out in raised beds after the soil had warmed up.
Autumn-flowering dahlias at Northview Garden. Try adding some to your garden next spring.
Dahlia – ‘Ova-Jo’ in the author’s fall garden. This makes a perfect cut flower.
Gladiolus are an underused spring-planted – summer-blooming bulb. ‘Green Star’ is a fabulous color.
Jenny Rose Carey holding her new book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs (Timber Press October 14th 2025).
I hope that you will buy my book and share the post with your gardening friends – thank you. Bye for now Gardening Friends. Jenny Rose Carey
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