Mary Ann Horton accidentally fell into the iris business. About 25 years ago, she started salvaging heirloom irises from abandoned foothill farms. "I'd dig up old irises and bring them home," she said ...

Bearded irises are, undoubtedly, the tall standouts of the spring bulbs, with their showstopper flowers, complete with the ruffled edges that give them their name. If you’re looking for more variety, ...

Montclair is often called "the urban suburb," but one of its most popular attractions is a gorgeous display of nature. Every year from mid-May to mid-June, visitors from all over the world come to ...

A novelty iris with a maroon stripe down center of the fall has shades of lilac on the standards. Bonnie Nichols The combination of rose violet, orange and brown makes ‘Rachel Julia’ bearded iris a ...

With showy flowers and undemanding personalities, irises are stars of springtime gardens throughout Ohio. They are named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris, attesting to their wide range of ...

South Carolina is known for its Southern hospitality, flavorful food, and a mix of both bustling cities and laid-back small ...

The field behind Bob McCullough’s Willow Street home right now is a solid green, with just a few dots of white, yellow or peach. But just wait a few weeks. For decades, right around Memorial Day, ...

Schreiner's Iris Gardens, just north of Keizer and the Salem metro area, welcomes visitors during the May bloom season. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian/2009) Schreiner's Iris Gardens, one of Oregon's ...

In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, a messenger who brought an arc of color to the sky. In our gardens, the blooms of the iris bring a rainbow of color to our landscape. It ...

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In much the same way that visitors swarm Washington, D.C., for the annual cherry blossom display, savvy plantophiles from across the region seek out the New Orleans area this time every year to enjoy ...