A basket of purple saffron flowers - Fasil Tiru / 500px/Getty Images Growing saffron (Crocus sativus) at home can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to enjoy this luxurious and rather expensive ...

Saffron is renowned for being one of the most expensive spices in the world. Despite its reputation, the plant is not difficult to grow at home, and you can even grow saffron in pots in smaller spaces ...

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Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world — but did you know you can grow it right in your own backyard? With a little effort and patience, Marin home gardeners can cultivate Crocus sativus, ...

Next month, a group of eager farmers will be attending the second annual saffron-growing workshop held at the University of Vermont in Burlington. The goal? Getting the inside scoop on cultivating ...

Could a red spice bring in green for New Mexico’s farmers? New Mexico State University is hoping to find out. Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is one of the crops the university’s ...