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Crocus is by far the best known of the mini-bulbs and is cherished as the first color of spring. You can find them locally in garden centers and even supermarkets in the fall. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
GARDENING: September brings blessed relief for everyone Sep 7, 2006
Bulbs: Note what you can plant this month: anemones, crocus, daffodils, Dutch iris, freesias, hyacinths, ranunculus, scilla, snowdrops, tigridia and tulips ... Chill crocus, hyacinths and tulips in the refrigerator for at least six weeks or you will end up with puny blooms next spring. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Master Garden’s Corner: Spring bulbs Sep 3, 2006
Large bulbs such as tulips and daffodils will be planted about 8 inches deep, and smaller bulbs like crocus will be planted 3 to 4 inches deep. Measure planting depth from the bottom of the bulb. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Erica Glasener: Saviors of the late-summer garden Aug 26, 2006
Small creamy white, crocuslike flowers (3 to 4 inches across) appear on stems 8 to 12 inches tall in August and September ... Colchicums are often mistakenly called autumn crocus because of their flowers ... Other fall-blooming bulbs include a selection of crocus that is as easy to grow as its spring cousins and equally rewarding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Satisfying Summer Sweet Tooth Aug 16, 2006
Saffron is actually the stigma of the crocus flower and is harvested by hand. There are three stigmas per flower, and it takes about 14,000 of them to make one ounce of saffron. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Beware of bugs that bite Aug 11, 2006
Smaller bulbs (crocus, grape hyacinth) should be planted 5 inches deep and 1 to 2 inches apart. A local gardener has another bit of advice. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Party Hardy With Paella Aug 3, 2006
It's the world's most expensive spice and no wonder: It's actually the dried stamens of the crocus flower. But a little saffron goes a long way, so you don't wind up spending too much on the pungent spice. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
GARDENING: Master gardeners receive recognition for hard work Aug 3, 2006
Bulbs to focus on are flowering onion, anemone, crocus, amaryllis, hyacinth, iris, daffodil, ranunculus and tulip. Bulbs to consider for summer color next year: agapanthus, caladium, canna, daylily, elephant ear, gladiolus, gloriosa lily, spider lily, tiger flower, society and garlic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Deep watering helps plants endure heat Aug 3, 2006
-- Plant fall-blooming bulbs now, such as species crocus (Crocus speciosus) and spider lilies (Lycoris). -- Sow seeds of winter blooming flowers such as sweet alyssum, calendula, pansies and violas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Edible blooms: Find garnish in the garden Jul 27, 2006
Nasturtiums, pansies, spring crocus, California poppy, baby's breath, violets, forsythia, dogwood, dandelion, phlox, petunia, peony, gardenia, marigolds, impatiens, hibiscus, snapdragons, yucca, day lilies, gladioluses, squash, flowering herbs, lilac, elderberry, calendula, dianthus, primrose, wild geranium, roses, honeysuckle, hollyhocks, daisy (Bellis perennis), Johnny-jump-up, red clover, mallow, yarrow, tulip, bee balm, borage, carnations, fennel, forget-me-nots and mint. -- University of... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Life in Our Town Jun 16, 2006
Bees get the most nectar from dandelion, crocus, pussy willow, and in the south, orange blossoms. Apple blossoms are not rich in nectar, Duffy said. (Roxborough Review, PA)
Afghanistan: Saffron Could Help Wean Farmers Off Opium Poppies Jun 4, 2006
Having just completed the test phase of a farming project there, he is now urging farmers in his region to grow the saffron flower -- Crocus Sativus Linneaus -- instead of opium poppies. "Herati saffron has beaten the international record for the most productive farm yield. I can confirm this," Ahmadi says. (EurasiaNet.org)
Dealing with Rabbits Jun 1, 2006
Crocus, daffodil, grape hyacinth and snowdrops. Other controls worth trying are moth balls, human hair, blood meal and milorganite. (FOX KMSP TV, MN)
Harmful Plants Apr 29, 2006
There are many house and garden plants that contain chemicals that can be toxic to your cat. It is important to know which ones these are. (Suite101.com)
Soaring Pollen Counts Spur Worst Allergy Season In Years Apr 29, 2006
Bassett also advised against planting the following high-allergen species: amaranthus, crocus, elderberry, juniper, peony, poppy and privet. Some low-allergen alternatives include azalea, begonia, bougainvillea, daisy, dahlia, gladiola, iris, irish moss, marigold, orchids, snapdragon, sunflowers, tulips, violets and zinnias. (MEDLINEplus)
Late Winter Flowers Mar 28, 2006
Also, include drifts of spring flowering crocus around the base. Nordic Inkberry can provide a soft evergreen backdrop to this garden. (Suite101.com)
Earliest Spring Bulbs Mar 9, 2006
Usually, the earliest are the tiny snow crocus (Crocus chrysanthus) and dainty Iris reticulata with their orchid-like blooms ... Full sized crocus (Crocus vernus) and the earliest daffodils (Narcissus) such as February Gold are next in line. (Suite101.com)
Silver Rain and Hotpot Feb 26, 2006
com and reminisces about the "silver rain" phenomenon he experienced in Sussex, welcomes blooming crocus, nesting herons and singing blackbirds as the first signs of spring, and enthuses over Lancashire Hotpot, a traditional North Country winter casserole of lamb with oysters and vegetables. We naturally think of February as the bleakest of months; cold, damp and grey. (Suite101.com)
With winter comes a subtle beauty Jan 8, 2006
Many gardens show promising points of green breaking through crocus, snowdrops, daffodils, alliums, tulips, scilla and anemones are all poking their noses up. Spring will soon be here. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Perennial favorites Jan 1, 2006
Even earlier than crocus, these are the very first flowers to bloom in the garden, a down payment on spring. Their tiny white and green pendants look like teardrops. (Boston Globe)
Not much point in saving poinsettias and their like Jan 1, 2006
But daffodils, crocus and small bulbs such as grape hyacinths have a shot outdoors. After they have flowered, keep watering the plants as long as the foliage is still green and give them as much sun as possible. (Philly.com -- Home Design)
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