Love a big, blowsy tulip? Order bulbs now and get ready to dig a bit deeper | Alys Fowler

Want bigger, better heads on your tulips? Buying the best organic bulbs is only part of the story ?As summer takes her final bow, I start to think about digging around in the dirt to make room for new beginnings. Autumn is, of course, the time for bulb planting, and the very best organic ones go quickly, so it is prudent to put in an order as quickly as possible. Bulbs will be dispatched this month, and it's wise to get them into the ground by mid-October.Almost all that needs to be said about tulips has already been written, but I will add this: you don't need to buy tulip bulbs every year to ensure big blooms - not if you plant them deep enough. Continue reading...