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) ...

As we enter the fall season, gardeners consider planting selected bulbs for enjoyment as they bloom in the spring. This column opens with a brief overview of bulbs in the garden and focuses on ...

Bulbs have short stems, and fleshy leaves and go through a period of dormancy. Growing bulbs requires planning because you ...

Bulbs always seem a bit like magic. Each dry, papery capsule holds a whole plant and everything it needs to bloom. With a little planning, these enchanting flowers can fill your garden with color from ...

In this week's Grow at Green, we are at the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn. I'm with Sean O'Brien with UNH Cooperative Extension. Sean Fa is here. *** lot of folks thinking ahead to maybe their ...

The vibrant, jewel-like tones of delicate crocus flowers popping up throughout beds and borders are a joy to behold as the seasons change in spring. These petite yet striking flowers are loved by UK ...

More gardeners are building fall gardens even after missing spring planting, using cooler weather to grow quick crops and prepare beds for long-term payoff. Cool-season greens, root vegetables and ...

Fall is for planting and the end of August is the start of the fall season in Western Washington as night temperatures cool and nurseries restock with a fresh supply of trees, shrubs and perennials.

Crocuses are thermoperiodic plants, which means they rely on temperature cues rather than day length to dictate their lifecycle. Their corms (a type of bulb) also usually need a cold spell in autumn ...

Since I have been involved in the gardening business for the majority of my life – which has been a very long time – I find myself reminiscing more and more each year. When I was growing up in the ...