These statuesque beauties, resilient to drought, come in all colors and scents, even vanilla and root beer. This spring, I have to admit, I went a little berserk about bearded iris. The combination of ...

The air was filled with the sweet, sugary scent of tens of thousands of tall bearded iris in full spring glory. I strolled up and down the many rows of extravagant blooming plants, their fragrances ...

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 ...

Pat Norvell produced a Louisiana iris that her granddaughter wants to be her namesake. If Norvell were to register it, the name would be 'Kiley's Pick.' Pat Norvell Pat Norvell can name-drop with the ...

Extreme weather conditions are becoming more prominent in the UK and are now an issue that every gardener will face. Choosing plants that are suitable for these conditions is important as otherwise, ...

If you don't grow irises, or have only a couple of old ones that were in the garden when you moved in, it's easy to dismiss them from today's plant palette. After all, most of them bloom only once, ...

Lavender is a pretty and fragrant addition to any garden. Here's how to grow and look after the herb. Lavender is a herb many of us love, but did you know it is also one of the most powerful herbs of ...