{"product_id":"kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-bulbs-h-b-w","title":"Richard Wilford: The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs [2019] hardback","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe new Kew guide to planting and cultivating bulbs features 12 easy and inspiring projects, detailed information on 66 of the most important species to grow, accompanied by Kew's beautiful botanical illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With \u003cb\u003eexpert advice\u003c\/b\u003e from Kew bulb expert Richard Wilford and the Kew Gardens team, this is the ultimate companion to growing and planting with bulbs.\u003cbr\u003e In this book Richard Wilford shows the key differences between \u003cb\u003ebulbs, corms and tubers\u003c\/b\u003e, he explains the importance of planting times and techniques, he explains simple methods for propagation, as well as planting instructions for growing in borders, within grassy areas or in containers. He identifies the most popular flowering times and provides bulbs of interest all year round. \u003cbr\u003e He presents all the important bulbs, from winter \u003cb\u003esnowdrops\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecrocuses\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecyclamen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehyacinths\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eirises\u003c\/b\u003e; spring \u003cb\u003edaffodils\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etulips\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esnowflakes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elily-of-the-valley\u003c\/b\u003e; summer \u003cb\u003ealliums\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elilies\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eagapanthus\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efoxtail lily\u003c\/b\u003e; as well as \u003cb\u003eautumn snowflakes\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecolchicum\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecyclamen\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eamaryllis\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e The 12 special projects are broad and attractive. They comprise:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to grow and display ornamental onions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to plant hippeastrums indoors on a windowsill;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to establish a carpet of anemones;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to layer bulbs in containers 'lasagne' style; how to plant a drift of snake's head fritillaries; how to establish bulbs in a shady border;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to design a spring bulb extravaganza;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to make a cutting patch for bulbs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to grow tulips from seed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to naturalise autumn-flowering bulbs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to establish a winter bulb garden;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand how to time a three-month display of tulips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBulb problems and pests easily handled in the troubleshooting section, and a handy checklist of what to do when guides growers throughout the year. \u003cbr\u003e The Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Bulbs is part of the Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing series and is accompanied by Growing Herbs, Growing House Plants, Growing Vegetables, Growing Orchids and Growing Fruit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only book you'll need to grow more than 66 species, beautifully, practically, successfully. \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Wilford, Richard \u0026 Kew Royal Botanic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44330815815970,"sku":"9780711239340","price":16.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/products\/wilford-richard-kew-royal-botanic-gardens-kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-bulbs-h-b-w-9780711239340-40377313624354.jpg?v=1674070716","url":"https:\/\/theirishbookshop.live\/products\/kew-gardeners-guide-to-growing-bulbs-h-b-w","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}