Renowned for colorful flowers that often have detailed markings, irises are some of the most popular cottage garden plants. As a former professional gardener, I have grown many different species ...

Spring bulbs are about to make their debut just as excited gardeners finish tidying up their flower beds in preparation. It can be a surprise who arrives first, though there is typically an order in ...

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 ...

Specialty bulbs, sometimes called minor bulbs, reflect the many other spring bulb treasures that can be planted in fall to herald the next growing season. Because many are diminutive, they are perfect ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Description: Low-growing irises that add bright spots of color to the landscape in late winter. One of the earliest miniature irises, "George" is larger and more fragrant than most varieties. It is a ...

'Eco White Angel' Crested Iris Grow 'Eco White Angel' crested Iris to add mid-spring interest to your moon or fairy garden. Spaced 10 inches apart, 'Eco White Angel' forms a deer-resistant, ...

It's a magical time when bearded iris flowers unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color, beginning as early as March in warmer regions. Depending on the type of bearded iris, ...

Q: I wanted to know if you can dig out bulbs of irises from one yard to another. The irises have been in the yard for many years. Will they do OK in my yard if I dig them out and transplant them in my ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Walking along the path in Breckenridge that goes from Park Avenue north to the Riverwalk Center we saw an abundance of wild irises, so I decided to find out more about this flower. The scientific name ...