The
iris collection is mostly a result of gifts
from Larry Doucette, former President of
the Historical Iris Preservation Society
(HIPS). We have been collecting irises for
about 22 years now. There is one main
iris border, and rest are tucked into
other perennial borders. Some
Siberian and Louisiana species are scattered
around the other perennial beds. In 2006
I donated over a thousand rhizomes to the
Madison Iris Society for their annual fund-raising
sale.
Each entry includes hybridizer, year introduced and
categorization.
TB - Tall Bearded (over 27")
MTB - Miniature Tall Bearded (16" - 25", bloom with IBs
and TBs)
BB - Border Bearded (16" - 27", bloom with TBs)
IB - Intermediate Bearded (16" - 27", bloom between SDBs
and TBs)
SDB - Standard Dwarf Bearded (8" - 15", bloom one month
before TBs)
Jul 29, caring for flower bulbs
Luckily caring for flower bulbs isn’t
difficult and the links to articles that relate to those
topics are right here.
Jul 29, spring flowers
a few of my favorite spring flowers with links on how to grow each of them from garden author Doug Green
Jun 15, Achimenes
Achimenes is a fairly easy bulb to grow (even if it is a small one). Sometimes called hot-water-plant or widow's tears
Jun 14, When to trim allium flowers.
When is it okay to trim back allium. Do I have to wait until the leaves turn brown. What about the flowers heads when can I cut them back. When the colour
Jun 11, lily flower bulbs
You're not likely looking for a history of lily flower bulbs even though they do go back a long time in recorded history and have played a role in events as diverse as religion and wars. You likely just want to know what kinds of lilies there are and how to grow these beauties.
Jun 11, stargazer lily
here's how to grow the stargazer lily with pictures of the different varieties
Jun 7, Brown spent foliage came out of ground
When I was cutting off the brown dead foliage from my tulip plants, many of the plants came out of the ground easily or they had already fallen out on
Jun 3, brown leaves on lilies
why are my asiatic lillies leaves turning brown , watered daily and miricle grow applied 3-4 weeks reg. Doug says he can think of a lot of reasons a plant
May 28, Field of Dreams 2
Daffodils planted since the mid 1900's in Litchfield, CT. Original field's owners allowed children to pick may bouquets. I visited with my young daughter
May 28, Field of Dreams
These thousands of daffodils have been planted since the mid 1900's in Litchfield, CT. The original field's owners allowed children to pick May bouquets
May 28, Serendipity
Sometimes you just get lucky ... I liked the look of these Princess Irene tulips on the package so I added them to an already well-planted raised bed at
May 28, Creamy Dreamy Tulip
During the day this one glows much like white or silvery flowers gleam in the moonlight at night. It's quite classy. Once again I have one that I really
May 28, bright happy tulips
Last year I didn't plant any single colour bulbs. The spring blooms have been really interesting this year with strips and splotches and splashes mingling
May 28, Stripey tulips
I just love the colors of these tulips. They only bloom when they want to--usually every three years or so. It is always a delight to see them bloom
May 28, Bloomin' Iris
I love iris, but unfortunately I can't grow these bearded iris in Florida. Luckily I recently visited St. Louis, Mo, and was able to visit the gardens
May 28, Radiant Peony
Last year I bought a bunch of bulbs, so this spring has been exciting to see what pops up. This beauty is (so far) the only blossom on my peony. I never
May 28, The Survivor
This beautiful Amaryllis bulb traveled from the Island of Puerto Rico to PA during the month of Dec. I was told it would not survive in PA due to the
May 28, Variegated Iris
I have been growing I. pallida Variegata for several years now. They have been divided and moved around a few times but still continue to thrive. Though
May 27, Cherry Garden Iris
These awesome beauties, growing in our back garden were a complete surprise with their shades of red and burnt orange colour. This photo was taken last
May 27, Fritillaries Tower
Fritillaria meleagris, snake's-head fritillary, is an antique bulb grown since colonial days, the bulb dating back to 1572 . Because the flower's head
May 27, ORANGE TULIP
This tulip has been faithfully blooming for many years. It doesn't offer to spread at all and I have no idea of its name but the colour is lovely
May 27, pink pride
The morning light coming through the Pink Pride narcissus is so pure. The background of grape hyacinth is demure enough to let them shine
May 27, harmony
I love the pink of the tulips combined with the magenta of the Japanese maple. These beauties are 3 feet tall
May 27, pink and blue
soft colors of pink against a backdrop of Forget-me-nots means spring to m
May 25, wierd fruit growing on iris
I have iris's I think, Ive had them for years, but after they died one of them dtarted to grow what looks like a bell pepper frpm where the flower used
May 24, New Mini Iris
My favorite mini iris all just came out today....tiny and totally awsome
May 24, My favoreds
Alliums are my favored late spring bulbs. They seem to bloom for weeks and after the bloom they still give of themself for more weeks with their beautiful
May 24, Springtime in Guelph, ON, Canada
Two years ago this used to be a steep bank full of patchy grass, weeds and grubs. 'Lasagna' gardening, plus some random acts of gardening turned it into
May 21, GREEN ON WHITE
An excellent performer, this tulip bloomed in late March, and lasted and lasted. Another prize bulb.
May 21, INDOOR HYACINTHS
Taken at Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, in early spring. I liked the layers of colour and foliage. The purple and white hyacinths show well against
May 21, MIXED BED
Taken in a community garden in Richmond. A good mixture of bulbs and other bloomers I think.
May 21, VERTICAL MINI IRISES
These Iris Reticulata seem to have arranged themselves as a column of blue to show off the raindrops.
May 21, FLAMING PARROT
I took this picture a week ago in Kew Gardens, London. Most of the tulips were over but not a bed of glowing orange and red parrot tulips. Even on a dull
May 21, SNOWBUNTINGS in Richmond, BC
These crocuses were part of a prize I won last year. They are exceptional performers: a good 10 cm tall with strong stems and brilliant centres. Our
May 21, Sweet Hearts
Pair of red tulips...Given to me as part of a gift basket..
May 21, pure victory
one would think that seeing a white tulip after all that snow is not such a big deal but this beauty humbled me, it braved the bitter winter and came out
