T he arrival of cool, crisp weather means it's time to bring a fall touch to your garden. Summer will be missed, but see this ...

Autumn crocus, also known as Colchicum, is a delightful addition to any garden, offering vibrant blooms that appear just as ...

There are two crocus type flower bulbs that bloom in late summer and early autumn. Confusion arises between the two because ...

Autumn crocus performs well in rock gardens, where they benefit from good drainage. Avoid planting colchicum in locations where they will be covered by falling leaves in autumn. With masses of airy ...

Meadow saffron corms and seeds are the source of medicinal colchicum (tinctura colchici formerly a pain killer especially in gout), and the alkaloid colchicine used in plant breeding ...

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 ...

If you're looking for a fall-blooming bulb, colchicum has a significant wow factor. Colchicum, commonly known as autumn crocus, are toxic to consume, so don't mistake these for a different edible ...

Fall flowering crocus can also be found. Not to be confused with the larger flowering colchicum, the best fall blooming crocus include goblet shaped Pulchellus and speciosus. The highly prized and ...

Crocuses (Crocus) Goblet-shaped flowers open widely in the sun revealing a dazzling range of colors. Autumn crocus (Colchicum) Like a large-flowered, late summer and fall flowering crocus in purple, ...

The many thousands of plant species and their numerous chemical products make the study of CICD from plants appear daunting. The vast majority of CICD reactions, however, are caused by one of ...

In the autumn garden, don’t waste a second of precious late-season sunshine. Embrace the glow of gorgeous reds, golds, umbers ...