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 ...

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 ...

PAMPORE, (Reuters) – Nestled in a picturesque valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas lies Pampore, a town in the Kashmir region, celebrated as the heartland of saffron cultivation. Known for ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Farmers in Herat Province have shown that saffron cultivation could replace poppy production as a lucrative means of income. The Government of Afghanistan through initiatives such as the Afghanistan ...

Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is prized for its striking red threads, rich aroma, and powerful medicinal and culinary properties. Though it’s typically cultivated in specific climates, ...

MINGORA: In the fertile lands of Swat, a new agricultural dawn has begun to rise — one tinted with the delicate hues and fragrance of saffron flowers. Once known primarily for its orchards and ...

To try saffron rice pudding, click here for the recipe. Every fall at the Yale Farm we grow one of the world's most expensive crops. It's not the contraband you might think of when you imagine liberal ...

"The end seems nigh," says Bashir Ahmad Rather, in a voice oozing disappointment. This sense of loss is everywhere in Kashmir. The whole valley seems draped in it and, for many who call the ...