Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

After facing one of its worst harvests on record, the Kashmir Valley’s farmers worry about the future of their prized saffron ...

Just because summer is almost over doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to fresh floral blooms. While the spring crocus is noted as a herald of warmer weather, the autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale) ...

The stunning color of the first crocus flowers fills our hearts with joy. The cheery blooms mark the start of the garden season. But the only way to get them is by planting the bulbs in the fall. Why ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am designing a memorial garden at our church and was wondering about planting crocus bulbs this fall. There is a verse in the Bible that says, “The desert shall rejoice and ...

As mid-November passes, the last purple drifts of saffron crocus ( Crocus sativus ) fade in the garden. But if you plant now, its cheerful color and habit will grace your garden next fall from ...

COLORFUL CROCUS LAWNS: Planting a crocus lawn can give a burst of color and charm to the garden with minimal effort. (National Garden Bureau) “September’s Baccalaureate – a combination is of crickets ...