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 ...

Ask any iris lover which one is their favorite and you will most likely get an indirect answer. That’s probably a result of the multitude of colors, bloom periods and species available. How would a ...

Irises, in a way, are like men: They come in all shapes and sizes; some are bearded, and others aren’t. The colorful perennial will soon begin popping up and flowering in gardens throughout central ...

Irises are divine, especially the stately tall bearded irises, the ones that most people picture when they hear the word "iris." If you have an eye for irises, here are some tips on how to get the ...

After a week of much-needed spring rain, the garden looks lush and expectant. Everywhere, there seems to be a new wonder to appreciate and admire. Hosta leaves unfurl, the blossoms of the crabapple ...

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