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 ...

Snowdrops, (Galanthus), a dainty little flower that blooms in winter, are a joy to see as they emerge in cold weather. They bloom at a time of year when other bulbs and flowers are sleeping. Their ...

Slowly but surely, the chilly autumn breeze has us retreating from our gardens and into the cosy corners of our homes. But before we bid our plots farewell until next year, there’s one more thing to ...

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 ...

* What it is: A short, winter-hardy, super-early-blooming bulb that can send up its nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers as early as end of January some years. Even a covering of snow won't faze these.

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 ...

Every late winter and early spring, snowdrops cause my mouth to drop in awe. The leaves of this plant can push up through the ice and snow even while there is frost in the ground. When unpredictable ...

Scientists have identified 17 bioactive compounds in winter snowdrops, the earliest flowering plants in Europe. Out of the alkaloids identified, three are new to science and belong to a group with ...

What: This delightful harbinger of spring, known as a snowdrop, has brilliant, pure white flowers with a large green mark on the inner petals. It is a February bloomer with a charmingly low growth ...