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) ...

Crocuses are packed full of pollen and are particularly beneficial when they flower in early spring. But while these stunning blooms are most commonly grown to brighten up the garden towards the end ...

16:24, Wed, Sep 24, 2025 Updated: 16:27, Wed, Sep 24, 2025 Summer is giving way to autumn and with it comes the end of the busy season for gardeners. But there's no time to rest - as garden experts ...

What is in full bloom in my garden can be finished and gone in London and have not yet put in an appearance of any kind in Aberdeen. And no year has been more difficult to call than this one, with ...