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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What: Galanthus nivalis, also known as the common snowdrop, is a favorite prolific and reliable early-spring bulb for the Northwest garden. Its delicate flowers appear in mid- to late February. Its ...

I planted the first of the garden’s snowdrops “in the green” last year, tucking each small fleshy bulb into soil-filled nooks in the root-bound ground beneath an ancient beech tree. Last week they ...

* 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.

Contrary to its name, the snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is a welcome sign of spring. These hardy bulbs typically sprout in February and March, making them one of the first harbingers of warmer weather.