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Nov 29, 2014 12:21 AM CST
(Zone 9b)
Region: California Garden Ideas: Level 1
If I wasn't so stuffed, I would drool some more.

Thanks for sharing more beauties! Thumbs up
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Nov 29, 2014 5:14 AM CST
Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)
Bulbs Charter ATP Member Cottage Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises Roses
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 2
Debra, thanks for more pics of that yellow beauty and for your generous offer! I'd love to try a start! It would look great with the white spuria I have with prominent yellow flashes; I'd be happy to send you some of those to try if you're interested too Smiling

Bonnie, I agree with the others, looks like a LA species to me too.
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
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Nov 29, 2014 5:16 AM CST
Name: Vi
Ocean Springs, MS (Zone 8b)
Dog Lover Irises Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Region: United Kingdom Region: United States of America Region: Mississippi
Charter ATP Member Daylilies Tip Photographer I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I sent a postcard to Randy! Garden Ideas: Level 2
Beautiful photo's everyone, sure helps brighten up these cold winter days. Stunning photo of For Lovers Only and Sea Power. Lovey dubby
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Nov 29, 2014 7:49 AM CST
Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)
Irises Orchids Region: Tennessee
Good morning, Thanksgivings over and waiting on the egg bowl today with Old Miss and State. Over the summer before last I had to dig up my Irises and put them in pots on new downsized condo porch.Well, some did well, most did not so with all the younger family here today I Am giving each a pot to take home and plant imediately. Here's what was and can be attain just in some one else's yard.
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Nov 29, 2014 7:50 AM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
Region: United States of America Region: Arkansas Master Gardener: Arkansas Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Moon Gardener
Garden Ideas: Master Level Dragonflies Bulbs Garden Art Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Gardens in Buckets
Beautiful Bert. Thanks for sharing the photos. What a great treat to go for a holiday meal and bring home an iris!
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
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Nov 29, 2014 7:58 AM CST
Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)
Irises Orchids Region: Tennessee
Thx Bonnie, hey where is Harris Break, I have a 1970's house up in the Hardy area, are you close by?
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Nov 29, 2014 8:10 AM CST
Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)
Bee Lover Irises Hummingbirder Hostas Keeps Horses Farmer
Daylilies I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Container Gardener Cat Lover Region: Kentucky Birds
Beautiful pics, Bert. Thanks for sharing.
Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)
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Nov 29, 2014 8:19 AM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
Region: United States of America Region: Arkansas Master Gardener: Arkansas Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Moon Gardener
Garden Ideas: Master Level Dragonflies Bulbs Garden Art Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Gardens in Buckets
I am below I-40 on off highway 9/10...... below Morrilton about 25 miles.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
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Nov 29, 2014 8:49 AM CST
Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)
Irises Orchids Region: Tennessee
Hi neighbor! Born and raised in Memphis where we love our Iris but the only soil that I have now is night and day from the great Memphis yards. Iris seem to be forgiving but since I really don't know very much about Iris I trust my neighbors in Ark to guide me. While I've grown them for more than 30 years I realize I am a novice because they were always there. Most of mine are pass a longs, but I did order "Rim of Fire" this year. Like I said, everything's in pot until I can get the house closed hopefully by mid December. I am buying in Horseshoe Bend, west of Cherokee Village. I drove last spring Thur there and seems Iris was the common denominator. I have a lot to learn.
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Nov 29, 2014 8:50 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
Dragonflies Dog Lover Bookworm I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Photography Bee Lover
Plays in the sandbox Butterflies Region: Texas Garden Sages I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
It’s okay to not know all the answers.
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Nov 29, 2014 8:51 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
Dragonflies Dog Lover Bookworm I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Photography Bee Lover
Plays in the sandbox Butterflies Region: Texas Garden Sages I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member
Well, ya picked the best place to learn, Bert. Smiling
It’s okay to not know all the answers.
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Nov 29, 2014 9:22 AM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
Region: United States of America Region: Arkansas Master Gardener: Arkansas Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Moon Gardener
Garden Ideas: Master Level Dragonflies Bulbs Garden Art Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Gardens in Buckets
I have grown them forever too, Bert, but since they do so well in this region I never bothered to learn much about them. I know folklore about irises and how to plant them and then they just grow and bloom. This site has experts that can answer just about any iris question I have. Your new place will be near the White River for some of the best fishing in the state and not to far from the Buffalo River for some of the best rafting/floating. The Ozarks are beautiful any time of the year!
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
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Nov 29, 2014 10:09 AM CST
Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)
Irises Orchids Region: Tennessee
Can't wait, I think I am ok with planting my Iris in the spring since dead of winter in rocky soil may not be good. There are bad frost as late as March, however this may in fact not be a problem? I want to go to Commance acres in the Spring to see the garden in bloom, are there other gardens close by central Ark to visit?
Debra, I just read your blog! I laugh and I cry along with ya! Here's for retirement. You have given me ideas on combinations and I'm eager to get my hands in the dirt.
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Nov 29, 2014 10:21 AM CST
Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)
Beekeeper Region: Illinois Irises Celebrating Gardening: 2015
I think the iris will do well, no matter what season you plant. In fact, with the hot , dry summer weather, spring planting might be just the thing....get 'em in early so the are shooting roots before the "hot" starts.
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Nov 29, 2014 11:31 AM CST
Name: Roberta
Cherokee Village, Ark (Zone 7a)
Irises Orchids Region: Tennessee
Just don't judge the blooms first season too harshly. I'm thinking the front yard will look better in Iris than rocks, I am online looking for companion planting now.
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Nov 29, 2014 11:31 AM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
Region: United States of America Region: Arkansas Master Gardener: Arkansas Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Moon Gardener
Garden Ideas: Master Level Dragonflies Bulbs Garden Art Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Gardens in Buckets
I agree with Arlyn, spring planting works well in this area. If you have any that you want to transplant after they bloom I like planting mid to late June. They seem to take off before the heat and have an extra growth period in before the next year.

Debra is no only a gifted gardener she has an artistic touch...... and is a great enabler and encourager (don't know if encourager is a word but Debra is one).

No iris vendors in the central part of AR. One near Fort Smith and I understand one is developing in North West AR. We do have iris growers with huge gardens that I go to see in the spring. If there are events in L. R. such as Daffodil or Daylily conventions they will bus to them and do a private tour. We need a big iris vendor in AR. Wanna start one? I'll help.... LOL
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
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Nov 29, 2014 11:41 AM CST
Name: Greg Hodgkinson
Hanover PA (Zone 6b)
Garden Photography Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises Region: Japan Region: Pennsylvania
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Nov 29, 2014 12:40 PM CST
Name: Susan
Keenesburg, Colorado (Zone 5a)
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Dreaming Clown, I'm dreaming of spring once again!
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Nov 29, 2014 12:51 PM CST
Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone
Region: United States of America Region: Arkansas Master Gardener: Arkansas Irises Plant and/or Seed Trader Moon Gardener
Garden Ideas: Master Level Dragonflies Bulbs Garden Art Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Gardens in Buckets
that is the one in North west AR, Greg. It is closer to MO and OK, the one near Ft. Smith is probably 20 miles or so from OK. Irises here grow on every fence row, in pastures, around stumps, along ditches as erosion control, against old houses and even in deep woods where old houses have been. They proliferate older cemeteries and parks. I don't think people here buy many of them so no vendors locally. People bring pick up loads of irises to plant sales in the spring and buyers are asked to fill a garbage bag for a few bucks. The ones sold are mostly older varieties and NoIDs but they are still lovely.
Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?
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Nov 29, 2014 1:16 PM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
Dragonflies Dog Lover Bookworm I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Photography Bee Lover
Plays in the sandbox Butterflies Region: Texas Garden Sages I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member
Thank you, Bert and Bonnie. Smiling I need to update the blog, but with the grandnieces and their aggravations and their babies gone, there doesn't seem to be as much drive to vent. Hilarious!

Interesting pattern on Dreaming Clown. Thumbs up
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