Daffodils For North American Gardens

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The book Daffodils For North American Gardens, by husband-and-wife team Brent and Becky Heath, is an excellent resource for anyone wanting the definitive answers for growing daffodils in North America.

In the 30 years since Brent and Becky took ownership of Daffodil Mart in Gloucester County, VA, the farm has become on of the world's most successful producers of daffodil bulbs for use in the home as well as for the commercial industry.

Brent and Becky have appeared in Martha Stewart's syndicated column as well as on 'Martha Stewart Living' and on 'Victory Garden'.

My husband, a landscape contractor for nearly 30 years, has come to trust and depend on Becky and Brent's expert advice and has bought countless varieties of quality daffodils from them.

In this newly revised and updated book, Brent and Becky share their expert knowledge and experience beginning with an introduction to daffodils and moving on to the anatomy and the description of the thirteen divisions of daffodils.

Next, they describe how to plant, care for, naturalize daffodils and about companion plantings, miniatures and heirloom varieties.

They even talk of forcing blooms out of season, tricking the flowers, forcing in indoor containers, flower arranging, sources for bulbs, daffodil societies you may join, recommended reading, and a plant hardiness zone map.

All this is described in this excellent resource with lots of breathtaking pictures of the many varieties of daffodils.

If you love daffodils and want to know more about them, these experts can certainly help you.