Crocuses are usually one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, poking up through snow and sludge to add shades of green and purple to the gray. However, you don't have to wait until the ...

When it comes to bulbs, this time of year much of our attention is focused on getting ready to plant spring-blooming bulbs, and rightfully so. From crocus and daffodils to tulips and alliums, these ...

Now that summer is drawing to a close, it's a good time to learn how to plant crocus bulbs. These perennials may be small, but they bring a welcome splash of colour amongst the late-winter gloom, ...

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — but did you know you can grow it right in your own backyard? With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, ...

Last week, as I was scouring our backyard for signs of spring, I was pleasantly surprised to notice an inconspicuous purple flower popping up in a few isolated spots. The ...

Winter can feel a little bare once the last of the summer blooms fade, but your garden doesn't have to turn into a colorless plant ghost town. There are several flowers you can plant in fall that will ...

A small, wet meadow in the center of a village in Britain has become one of the most striking natural spring landscapes, ...

As soon as the first rays of sun warm the ground, crocuses push their delicate blooms into the light, adding color to gardens ...