S affron is renowned for being one of the most expensive spices in the world. Despite its reputation, the plant is not ...

With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, the plant that produces saffron.

Planting a crocus lawn is a delightful way to bring early bursts of color and charm to your garden with minimal effort.

When nighttime temperatures are consistently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and soil temperatures are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to plant certain types of bulbs. Bulbs are nature’s perfect ...

True bulbs have layered bulb scales, a basal plate and a protective tunic,” writes columnist Tom Karwin. “Most are planted in ...

While most gardeners think spring is the prime time for planting, seasoned green thumbs know that fall can offer the perfect window for establishing perennials that will reward you with spectacular ...

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) ...

Plant spring bulbs now in West Texas: 6–8 weeks before the Nov. 11 first freeze. Get spacing, depth, drainage and marking ...

There's not much that rivals spring bulb bloom in the garden. The anticipation all winter. The inevitable forgetting where you planted bulbs or that you planted any at all. And then the show. It’s a ...

I have one of those flower gardens that people pause and take pictures of. But every time someone passes my garden and compliments my flowers, I have to stop myself from saying, “It’s really a lot ...

Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with ...