There are over 50 different types of spring-blooming crocus bulbs in colors ranging from white or pale pink and lavender to more intense shades of showy blue-violet, purple, orange, pink, or ruby, ...

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

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) ...

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

BY:DEAN FOSDICK Some late-blooming crocus varieties planted around the yard can transform autumn into a second spring, providing a welcome burst of color as other flowers fade and the leaves begin to ...

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 ...

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 ...