THERE is nothing like the sight of snowdrops pushing through the wintry ground to remind us that spring is on its way.

Breeding snowdrops is a long process. It takes four years to grow a flowering plant from seed, and up to another eight to ...

Snowdrops signal spring, even when the view outdoors may not look spring-like. Often poking up through the snow, they’re among the earliest flowers to bloom. Snowdrops are perennials, perfect for ...

If you're wondering if January is too late to plant bulbs, a garden expert weighs in. Here’s everything you need to know ...

What: Galanthus elwesii, commonly known as giant snowdrops, are one of the earliest bulbs to flower. Their teardrop-shaped, white blooms start in mid January and plants continue to bloom until mid to ...

Ugh. It's winter in the Ohio Valley. I know winter is important, ecologically and I know most of our trees and shrubs and herbaceous perennials need a cold spell to break winter’s dormancy grip. I ...

We all need a little help getting through winter. My wife, for instance, is an obligate palm tree person. About 20 years ago, after a few years of trying to convince me that we should head south for a ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...

A series of events are set to get under way in Co Carlow to celebrate the coming of spring and the arrival of the first ...