A year in bloom Flowering bulbs for every season

Bellamy and award-winning garden photographer Ingram team up once again (after Brilliant & Wild: A Garden from Scratch in a Year) for a lovely guide to growing bulbs all year long. Although the authors are based in the UK, and British gardens are featured prominently throughout the book, gardeners in the U.S. will find visual inspiration in the accompanying beautiful and ethereal photography. The book is divided into seasonal sections, featuring 150+ bulbs nominated for inclusion by garden designers from around the world. Each bulb entry lists hardiness designations, scientific and common names, botanical family, sunlight requirements, growing height, when to plant, and blooming season, plus a short descriptive paragraph about the bulb's physical characteristics, with planting tips. Other sections include an index listing bulbs by use, a glossary of gardening terms, a listing of bulb suppliers in the U.S. and Europe, and recommendations for further reading. VERDICT Seasoned and novice gardeners alike will appreciate the book's organized layout and information, along with the breathtaking photos showcasing delicate bulbs in all of their glory.--Aspasia Luster