Growing bulbs in pots. Hints, tips and advice?

I'm just about to move from a house to a flat with a balcony. I want to have a couple of pots on the balcony, one with a rose bush and lavenders in it and one with bulbs. I know I want Snake's Head Fritillaries, Gladioli and Snowdrops as they're favourites, but what do I have to do about rotating and storing the bulbs? Any other suggestions for seasonal colour (and/or flowers to cut and bring indoors)? I'm also considering herbs in pots - are these best on the balcony or on the kitchen window sill? I'm not particularily green fingered but I'm working on it! Any help appreciated, thanks in anticipation, :)