As a child growing up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, I thought irises were part of the orchid family because ...

With their colourful, unique flowers and their ability to grow in every corner of your garden, we wouldn’t be surprised if you wanted to plant iris bulbs. But knowing when to plant iris bulbs ...

It’s official: Spring has finally arrived! The spring peepers in the marsh behind my house have confirmed it by beginning their evening chorus last week.

Fortunately it's easy to revive them. Irises spread by underground rhizomes, a storage organ similar to a bulb. Plants can be split apart and replanted in the autumn or spring. It should be done ...

It may be a while before irises blossom in her yard, but Shirley Dicus has found a way to enjoy the beautiful blooms throughout the year.