There's treasure buried in the deep soil of Sequim - crocus sativus bulbs. They grow the flower that makes the most expensive spice in the world - saffron. Len Horst owns an organic gardening supply ...

Gardeners on the hunt for something special, novel, exotic even, might consider growing saffron crocus for a personal supply of the expensive spice saffron. The spice saffron is produced by the ...

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — but did you know you can grow it right in your own backyard? With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, ...

IT IS NOW time to start ordering and buying spring flowering plants. However, it is not the time to plant them yet! Next week I will give you the standard list but for today, how about some bulbs you ...

My last class in February will be on how to grow lawns here in our climate. It will be at Plant World Nursery at noon Sunday. You can sign up by emailing me at [email protected] or online at ...

If you’re all about edibles these days, you might try planting saffron crocus this season. Not only is it the prettiest little fall flower you can imagine, each little red thread (stigma) plucked from ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

On a recent morning, milk crates filled with saffron crocuses blanket the floor of a St. Albans hoop house, their purple petals gaping skyward like baby birds clamoring to be fed. Though these bright ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...