Twenty-five years of business later, the “Iris Lady” keeps her perennial passion growing strong. It all started out innocently enough for Judy Malson and her husband, Don. Hybridizer Herb Schafer gave ...

After years of pandemic isolation, the Monterey Bay Iris Society’s annual rhizome sale returns, to the delight of current and new iris aficionados. Today’s column updates earlier columns. Irises are ...

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 ...

Tall bearded irises are among the most dramatically beautiful flowers in our gardens, but they are not carefree. Ignore them for three or four years and the quantity of blooms will peter out, the iris ...

Perfect for experienced and novice gardeners alike, this June bloomer is reliable, rugged and easy to grow and look after. And there's plenty of variety to choose from: there are some 300 species in ...

Find out when to cut back irises to keep these perennials healthy and looking their best. Blooming after early spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils fade, irises steal the show both in the ...