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inspiration straight to you.   Tuber and Bulb Guide  Martha
Stewart Living Television  Structurally, the function of tubers
and bulbs is the same: They are both underground storage systems
that produce flowers and foliage by stockpiling nutrients for
plants. Here's how they differ: a bulb is made up of modified
leaves, whereas a tuber is a modified stem. Bulbs and tubers
have evolved over time to withstand harsh conditions by entering
into a period of dormancy. During this period, they draw upon
their stored nutrients for survival.  Bulb Basics An onion is an
edible bulb. Cut one open vertically, and you'll see that its
sections are modified leaves. The base of the onion would be
considered its root. Other examples of bulbs include tulips,
daffodils, amaryllis, and hyacinths. To multiply a bulb, cut it
into pieces and include a section of the base with every piece.
To plant a bulb, dig a hole three times as wide and three times
as deep as the size of the b