Q: As I was out in garden on Saturday, October 7th, my eye caught a glimpse of deep purple, and I was surprised by a beautiful iris with 6 buds! I brought several inside, and they’re making a lovely ...

Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are vigorous perennials that bloom in spring in a rainbow of colors (in fact, the name iris refers to the Greek goddess of the rainbow). Bearded irises increase in size ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

Heads up: The serious gardeners among us are already at work to make sure the Garden City lives up to its name. Bundled against the cold and with an eye on the ever-darkening clouds, one serious green ...