Bulbs: where to begin?

[N.D.]

I would like to try growing bulbs, and would like some advise.

1. What bulbs are most suitable for indoors, i.e. bulbs on the smaller end of the spectrum, and the ones that do not grow very tall, since in the winter they would grow in enclosed space? My first though is South African bulbs, but I am eager to hear everyone's take on this. I am able to provide any conditions in the winter (e.g. lots of light and any temperature).
2. What bulb suppliers do you know in North America, preferably in Canada? I find that ordering seeds from Europe can become very messy.
3.Suggestions for any resources (books, forums, websites) are more that welcomed!

[el48tel]

https://www.sabg.tk/

A group dedicated to growing bulbs from Southern Africa. Many resources and members throughout the world.

[peter831shaw]

I would like to try growing bulbs, and would like some advise.

1. What bulbs are most suitable for indoors, i.e. bulbs on the smaller end of the spectrum, and the ones that do not grow very tall, since in the winter they would grow in enclosed space? My first though is South African bulbs, but I am eager to hear everyone's take on this. I am able to provide any conditions in the winter (e.g. lots of light and any temperature).
2. What bulb suppliers do you know in North America, preferably in Canada? I find that ordering seeds from Europe can become very messy.
3.Suggestions for any resources (books, forums, websites) are more that welcomed!

The Pacific Bulb Society is a great place to start. Members are worldwide.

They have a great webpage https://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php

A great Wiki page with images and growing help

A bulb and seed exchange

and a forum, and an old fashioned list serve

And only $25 per year

Telos Rare Bulbs is a fun site to waste hours

Peter

[Aiko]

2. What bulb suppliers do you know in North America, preferably in Canada? I find that ordering seeds from Europe can become very messy.

I have seeds of some bulb species, such as Massonia. See my free seeds thread for this.