Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions. Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ...

Lori Rhodes, owner of Crafton Hills Iris Farm, will present “Growing Tall Bearded Irises With Success” when the Redlands Horticultural and Improvement Society meets 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the ...

Follow these tips to grow bearded irises and grace your garden with long-lasting, colorful flowers. Reviewed by David ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...

A bearded iris that's in bloom but wilting - Almacron/Shutterstock If you love irises (Iridaceae), you're in good company. These stunning flowers are a perennial go-to among gardeners for many reasons ...

MOST OF US, gardeners and nongardeners alike, carry memories of bearded iris (Iris germanica), an old-fashioned flower frequently found in long-established gardens, like that of your grandparents or ...

IRISES: Louisiana irises may benefit from a light application of a general purpose fertilizer now or in early February to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers. Control weeds and keep the ...

There are some plants for which I feel particular affection. It’s nostalgia, I suppose, but 40 years ago, when we bought our first house, the winter was a particular revelation. As the snows melted, I ...

Louisiana iris is the name used worldwide for a unique group of iris hybrids derived by breeding together five iris species found growing together only here in Louisiana (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, ...

Whenever I indulge in guacamole made from a Hass avocado, I am reminded of its unlikely origin. In 1926, Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier in Pasadena, planted three avocado seeds in his avocado grove in ...