Whenever I indulge in guacamole made from a Hass avocado, I am reminded of its unlikely origin. In 1926, Rudolph Hass, a mail carrier in Pasadena, planted three avocado seeds in his avocado grove in ...

In my past articles, I’ve discussed some of the various classes of Bearded Irises. To date, there are some 80,000 cultivars ...

You know the old saying that patience is a virtue? Well, I recently learned that certainly is true, when my walking iris ‘Regina’ finally put on its first blooms several years after I planted it. I ...

Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows and personal messenger of the gods, iris flowers are known for their arching petals, vibrant colors, and intoxicating scent. A stunning addition to any garden, ...