Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Montclair has a gardening tradition dating to the early days of its incorporation in 1868.

Apiaries are being welcomed at public and community gardens in Montclair to help rejuvenate the honey bee population and pollinate the fruit and vegetable gardens planted there.

History and heritage: An archival picture by Mitchell Kelly shows three people enjoying the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens circa 1945.

By Jaimie Julia Winters winters@montclairlocal.news Gifts that give back and are local can be the perfect choice for those hard-to-buy-for people on your holiday list. Whether you have an art lover, historian, gardener or theater lover on your list, Montclair groups offer unique gifts that will make your friend or family member feel special with a thoughtful gift...

Montclair is full of wonderful gardens that are open to the public.

By Erin Roll roll@montclairlocal.news The Presby Iris Gardens or Montclair’s “Rainbow on the Hill” is expected to give way to some spectacular blooms over the next few weeks. The long-cold winter may have been hard on us and could delay the timing of the blooms, but it will be worth the wait because that cold weather is expected to result in more flowers this year, said Nancy Skjei, the president

Pumpkins, popcorn and a lot of smiles can be seen at Presby Memorial Iris Garden during Gardens Aglow.

Gardens Aglow will return to the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave., on Friday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event includes a display of carved botanic, floral, and Halloween-themed pumpkins created by high school students ...