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Saffron is a pricy spice harvested from a fall-flowering crocus. Learn how to grow it to harvest your own saffron. Saffron, ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Crocus is a low-lying flower, grown from bulbs, that usually crops up in early spring. But you’re looking for Crocus Sativus, which will grow and ...

This August, you can learn about cacti, explore sunflower fields and find workshops to make both living arrangements and ever-lasting plants. Throughout the month, there are dozens of talks and ...

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure. Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses. Each ...

Warmer weather is here, but it’s not summer garden season yet. We still need to get through some chilly nights, so while you’re patiently waiting to stick warm-weather plants in the garden, you can ...

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, ...