Garden Bulbs for the South

(Second Edition)

There are hundreds of choice bulbs that revel in southern warmth and humidity, and Scott Ogden profiles the best of them in this fascinating, comprehensive volume. In a series of chapters that takes us through the gardening year, Ogden introduces the plants that help to give southern gardens their distinct regional flavor, many with charmingly descriptive names: rain lilies, oxblood lilies, jonquils, crinums, and scores of others. Weaving in bits of history and lore, Ogden details each plant's appearance and growing requirements. Originally published to widespread acclaim in 1994, Garden Bulbs for the South has been updated and significantly expanded in this edition to include information on new varieties as well as nearly one hundred new photographs.

Media reviews of this book:

"A treasure-trove of barely known possibilities. ... Its profusion of lush photos, featuring gorgeous settings, will please both the dedicated bulb gardener and the armchair bulb dreamer."

—Bill Scheick, Dallas Morning News, August 10, 2007

"An essential gardening book — but not only for the South. Ogden presents a broad palette for those gardening in favored locales on the Pacific Coast as well as for those following the current trend of growing tropical bedding plants in much colder climes. And where many authors merely repeat what has already been written, Ogden's closely observed peculiarities of his subjects make it outstanding horticultural literature."

—Jerry Flintoff, American Gardener, March 2007

"Written in the style of the late, great Southern garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence, this updated second edition is a must for all Texas bulb enthusiasts. There is none better."

—Greg Grant, Dallas Morning News, February 16, 2007

"Part field guide, part garden staging and design, Austin horticulturist Scott Ogden has updated his classic handbook of garden bulbs into a new, gorgeous, photo-filled, second edition."

—Mary Tutwiler, Lafayette Independent Weekly, February 13, 2008

"Ogden's extensive background as a horticulturist and garden designer, his engaging readable style of writing, and beautiful color photographs all combine to make Garden Bulbs for the South a must-read for bulb lovers."

—Karen Preuss, Northwest Garden News, February 2008

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Customer reviews of this book:

"Very informative!"

—Michelle C. from Mobile, Alabama, July 8, 2007

"I really needed this, and will be using it all the time!"

—William H. from Escatawpa, Mississippi, June 23, 2007

"A big, big help — and full of information."

—James D. from Alice, Texas, May 8, 2007

"An excellent book — great information!"

—Janice S. from Saucier, Mississippi, May 5, 2007

"A classic — one of the most important books in my gardening library."

—Nancy G. from Austin, Texas, February 28, 2007