The tall, beautiful Iris, named after the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, comes in many magical colors. Every gardener wants this perennial.
Sweet Corn is the August Plant of the Month Sweet corn or corn on the cob is a variant of Zea mays, Zea mays var nigosa, or Zea saccharats (meaning sugary).
Hancock Research Station Superintendent Felix Navarro takes guests on a tour of the facility at the Hancock Research Station Garden Open House on Aug. 4.
The annual Garden Open House and Station Tour will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 am-1 pm.
No matter where you live, you can be sure that there is a large or small critter that would very much like to share in your bounty.