AboutLong Island Gardener Expertise Growing Tulips? Dahlias? Daffodils? Gladiolus? It doesn't get easier than bulbs and tubers. Once in a while, something goes wrong: The dreaded Narcissus Bulb Fly, which resembles a honeybee. Mosaic virus, which can ignite a field of tulips in a single season. Nematodes, lurking underground. Here on the North Shore of Long Island, the garden is full of surprises. If you live in the Northeast/Atlantic Coast, I can help you pick the right bulb for every season, indoors and out, and help you fertilize, bloom and harvest for home or work. How: I have degrees in related fields, but my best understanding is all learned from trial and error. For most of my 53 years I have been gardening somewhere. No matter what the problem, I've learned the best answers are always Organic -- Earth friendly, less expensive, healthier for people and pets, easier and cleaner than toxic liquids and powders that big chemical companies sell so smoothly.
Experience Besides degrees in related fields, and a few favorite horticultural societies, I work as a docent at our local botanical gardens -- but it's the years of work in the garden that's the real test.
Question I have at least 70 Iris..some are sibieran but not near tall bearded Iris...They all bloomed for 2 years and not since....What do they waht
Answer Iris need serious sunlight in order to bloom, my friend. Please describe the kind of light your Iris are getting.
Also, would you mind clarifying your question for me? I am not sure what you mean by the Siberian Irises 'not near' Bearded Irises -- do you find that NONE of the Irises are flowering? Or did I misunderstand you?
I would also need a description of your Soil. Is it sandy, or is it Clay? Is it poor, or is it nutrient-rich?
