Question: When is the best time to divide and plant my existing iris rhizome bulbs and to plant new iris rhizomes bulbs? – Jerry Fischer, Concord Answer: Iris suppliers usually start shipping the ...

We have a storied history here with gardeners, along with many writers with gardens, who have created our Southern place in ...

Showy irises are standouts in any flower garden, whether you use them as a border or as the star of the show. The distinct shape and petal arrangement make these flowers easy to identify, even though ...

The Monterey Bay Iris Society has announced its annual sale of iris rhizomes on two consecutive Saturdays in August. Gardeners who have been growing irises for some time eagerly anticipate the ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. Once commonly called flags, these perennials flourish in USDA Zones 3-9, where ...

I got an email a few years ago from a person asking why his irises were not blooming. I have had an iris in my garden bed for as long as I can remember. My parents grew iris when I was growing up at ...

Mention the word iris to flower lovers and images of gorgeous flowers pour across their minds in beautiful colors and patterns. Irises have captivated the hearts of gardeners the world over with their ...

Q: What is the best way to store bearded iris rhizomes until next spring? I just cleaned out my overgrown iris bed and now have three dozen excellent specimens to expand my garden. I want to make sure ...

Now is the perfect time to divide your irises as the soil has been loosened by recent rains. Irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in our area. Johnson County K-State Research & Extension ...

The Monterey Bay Iris Society will host its annual iris rhizome sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Aug. 14 at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on Soquel Drive in Aptos. This is your ...

Most gardeners have a love affair with bearded iris, especially the old varieties with delicious scents. They are stalwarts of old-fashioned gardens, and seldom will you find an existing old garden ...