Saffron, a revered (and expensive) spice, is just the stigma of a specific type of crocus. You can purchase those crocuses ...

Fall crocus corms and flowers are small, like those of spring-flowering crocus. ‘Sativus’ is the saffron crocus. ‘Speciosus’ ...

A cool-season flower that can be set out in early spring, sweet alyssum fades in the summer heat, but its clusters of tiny ...

Saffron holds a revered place in religious cooking due to its symbolism of purity and sanctity. Its aroma enhances spiritual ...

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

I love cooking with saffron. It all started with wanting to make my friend Persian saffron rice; from there, a new recipe.

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a plant that has played a role in traditional and complementary medicine for thousands of years. It has high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties.

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 ...

It’s the only time of the year you can plant bulbs that will flower in fall, winter, spring and summer and what a wonderful opportunity to plan a repeat garden performance for each season, which will ...

There are several other fall blooming crocus as well and, of those, the most well-known is the Saffron crocus or crocus sativus. Native to Turkiye and Italy, this is the source of one of the most ...