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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are over 50 different types of spring-blooming crocus bulbs in colors ranging from white or pale pink and lavender to more ...

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 tulips and alliums, these ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am designing a memorial garden at our church and was wondering about planting crocus bulbs this fall. There is a verse in the Bible that says, “The desert shall rejoice and ...

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) ...

Spring blooms like snowdrops and crocuses defy the calendar, flourishing before others and ensuring early pollination.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Spring is in the air and a sign of hope is in bloom in parks across New York City. Beautiful purple crocuses are springing to life at Brower Park in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

The crocuses are blooming at the Steffen house in Alpine Township. The first one that I saw opened up was on Tuesday – this pic. was from Wednesday. The pic. above shows daffodils at my house, a good ...