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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Even after bulb season ends, snowdrops can still be planted successfully ...

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 ...

These days, the morning sun on the snow is almost blinding, but the cold and snow are going to be around for a long time. Looking at the spot in the yard where the snowdrop plants are planted, I find ...

The annual Shepton Snowdrop Festival will return for its 10th year this February, in celebration of the joyful flower.