by Jim Ross
special to The Hancock News
Year after year, every May, as I approached the 522 Bridge to Hancock to my left and River Road to my right, I saw “Exline Iris Garden” and “Iris” signs along the roadside. I wanted to follow the signs, but there was always something else pressing for attention. Finally, this year, my wife and I followed the signs guiding us to the gardens.
When we reached 90…
