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) ...

Crocuses are packed full of pollen and are particularly beneficial when they flower in early spring. But while these stunning blooms are most commonly grown to brighten up the garden towards the end ...

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 ...

For those looking to start their spring garden on a budget, this Amazon deal, offering crocus bulbs of all colours for less than 20p a pop, could be perfect. Spring is in full bloom and for gardeners, ...

* What it is: An unusual bulb (technically a corm) that sends up foot-tall, lance-leafed green leaves in spring, then dies back over summer, then sends up leafless stems in late summer that produce ...

We may not have any snow in the south of England, but our lawn is covered with snow crocuses (Crocus sieberi). Individually these slender lilac blooms are insignificant, but en masse they are ...

Think bulb season is over? A UK gardener shares five February choices that transform dull beds into a magnificent spring display sooner than you expect.

Want a cheerful show next spring? Buy bulbs now. And besides tulips and daffodils, spare a thought for the smaller ones. Large flowered bulbs make a splash. But big tulips seldom multiply and are best ...