Crocus Surprise

When the entire world is turning upside down, as it appears to be doing right now, it is essential to take a mental break and focus on the little things that provide joy and diversion. Crocuses fit nicely into that category. Fall-blooming crocuses are open for business now and they are a sight for the … Read more

Crocus Surprise

There is something about autumn crocus that induces amnesia.  I know where I planted the bulbs of the blue and white-flowered Crocus speciosus and Crocus speciosus ‘Albus’ this year, but I have completely forgotten where I installed crocuses in previous years.  This only happens with the fall-blooming kind.  I can tell you where all the … Read more