Re: [CULT] Green (was Red)

In my arid area, an environmentally excellent iris would be one that didn't require extra water to thrive. Might also help if it didn't require fertilizer, since there can be environmental issues with that. What did you have in mind? Iris that aren't so susceptible to disease and pests, so they won't need chemical aids?

Kent
Sanpete County, Utah

ChatOWhitehall@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 8/23/05 12:20:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, appleb@cut.net writes:

<< I'm just curious in what ways irisarians might be more green. I assume it's about use of anti-fungals, pesticides, herbicides and such. >>

Well, certainly about reaching for those commodities as a first rather than a last resort, but also about remembering the parts of the AIS bylaws which speak of conservation of Iris species in the wild, with all that implies. It is about enhanced and informed sensitivity to our relationship with, and impact upon, the environment.

Personal values and choices, geographical pragmatics, and economics come into play in any such discussion, but I really do think the Society should not be timid about revisiting some of its traditional presumptions and approaches to various horticultural issues and public concerns, especially any which are arguably archaic or counterproductive. Perhaps we should start by rethinking the definition of an excellent iris.

Anner Whitehead Richmond VA USA
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