Category: crocus

Crocus Problem and Salad Bowl Gardens

Q: Last fall we bought some crocus, daffodil, and tulip bulbs. The daffodils are blooming, but the crocus and tulips are not. The crocus leaves started to come up but then stopped. The tulip leaves are there, but there are no flowers. What do you think happened and what can we do to prevent it…


Costly Spice Surprisingly Effective for Alzheimer’s

Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, and for good reason. Evidence suggests this unique and costly spice may have a significant impact on the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Saffron is harvested from the stigma of Crocus sativus, a perennial plant belonging to the iris family. The flower has…