Herbs for a Medieval Physics Garden: German Iris (Iris germanica)
Karen Also known as bearded iris and common flag, this herbaceous perennial is native to the eastern Mediterranean and may be a natural hybrid between Iris pallida and Iris variegata. It…
Spring Blooming Perennials for High Altitude Gardens
Plants that grow at high altitudes in the mountainous areas of the United States face challenges that plants at low elevations do not. One of the most significant is the…
Garden Journal, April, 2011
The month of April was gentle to the Piedmont of North Carolina where I live and brought ample rain and mild temperatures without the extremes that can characterize the month.…
Garden Journal: May 24, 2009
Warm temperatures and sunny skies have spurred many perennials into action while the roses continue to bloom, new ones coming into their full glory while others decline. Color is popping…
How to identify and Control Iris Leaf Spot
The symptoms of iris leaf spot are described and ways to reduce and control infection is given.