Show me some signs of SPRING! in the Irises forum

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iciris

Mar 1, 2015 12:46 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

These were the first (ID's known to me) iris that bloomed on April 2, 2014: The northern California show should beging in about a month
Baboon Bottom

Capricious

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Coral Point')
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Coral Point on 4-8-14

Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Needlepoint')
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Needelpoint 4-8-14

Orange Popsicle 4-8-14 Barbara My Love on 4-9-14

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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iciris

Mar 1, 2015 12:47 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

gemini_sage said:Barbara, I felt like that for years, and still do from time to time, but one thing I appreciate about middle age is that I've come to realize that its the gardening journey that means most to me, rather than the end result. I used to long to see it all finished and complete, now I hope I never do.

Your right, Neal, and very well said.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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UndertheSun

Mar 1, 2015 1:11 PM CST

(Zone 9b)

I love your place Sherry!

Wow Deb, I'm loving all your flowers. I'd love to be a bee in your area.

As for irises, I have Double Shot and Managua sending up bloom stalks. Double Shot should open up soon. I planted it 2 years ago and I swear the rhizome was less than 2" long and as thin as a pencil. So happy it fattened up and will be flowering.

Managua was just planted in September/October.

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iciris

Mar 1, 2015 1:15 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Pictures form years past:

Rose (Rosa 'Golden Celebration')
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Thats all for now

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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gemini_sage

Mar 1, 2015 1:54 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Beautiful photos, Barbara! Love your Roses, and such a lovely property!

"...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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Muddymitts

Mar 1, 2015 2:27 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Love the property, Sherry. And that beautiful gate gives you such a lovely sense of privacy.

Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)

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Zencat

Mar 1, 2015 8:15 PM CST

Name: Celia
West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)

Barbara, what's that honey colored rose? It's beautiful!

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lovemyhouse

Mar 1, 2015 8:22 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Looks like Golden Celebration.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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iciris

Mar 2, 2015 1:28 AM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

lovemyhouse said:Looks like Golden Celebration.

Very good Debra, it is Golden Celebration

Sherry, love you garden too.

I looked around my yard today and I have bloom stalks on Bottle Rocket and Full Tide.

Edit to fix spelling

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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Moiris

Mar 2, 2015 1:34 AM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

Barbara!

Jurassic Park has been blooming here for about a week and I have bloom stalks on Wings Of Peace.

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Paul2032

Mar 2, 2015 1:39 AM CST

Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.

Some of last years iris......

Border Bearded Iris (Iris 'Sheer Excitement')
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Species X Iris (Iris 'Plum Duck')
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Species X Iris (Iris 'Plum Duck')
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Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah

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tveguy3

Mar 2, 2015 3:41 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Just wonderful pictures from all the gardens. Today a high of 30 and sunshine.

tomorrow even warmer, and freezing rain!

Then lows back below zero.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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grannysgarden

Mar 2, 2015 3:44 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Neal, I don't know if you are familiar with the gardens as Sissinghurst Castle or not. You can sign up for their blog and since spring arrives for them earlier than it does for us I find it is a lovely place to online visit. They have books and videos out also. I hope the following address works for you.

Copy and paste this URL into your browser:
https://sissinghurstcastle.wor...

This current blog addresses a problem with snow crocus invasiveness, a problem I have not had so far as squirrels help themselves to the corms in the fall.

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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gemini_sage

Mar 2, 2015 7:03 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Thanks Bonnie, that is a wonderful site to peruse now!

"...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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Lestv

Mar 2, 2015 2:20 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Paul2032 said:Some of last years iris......

Paul - what is this beauty???!!!!!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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lovemyhouse

Mar 2, 2015 2:36 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

I know, I know!!! (Because I asked him on another thread

)
Intermediate Bearded Iris (Iris 'Glances')

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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Paul2032

Mar 2, 2015 3:23 PM CST

Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
Grandchildren are my greatest joy.

It came as a bonus from Keith Keppel a few years ago. I was well pleased when it bloomed.

Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah

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tveguy3

Mar 2, 2015 6:25 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

It's nice, love that dark beard.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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Henhouse

Mar 3, 2015 2:02 AM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

Yep, no fair teasing us with pictures and no names!

My Clematis armandii is in full bloom. Which brings up a photography question I have for some of you folks who actually know what you're doing with a camera, regarding shooting white flowers... How can I get them to not be overexposed? I took this picture this morning while it was overcast. I have the same problem with all white flowers.

Also blooming today: Lapageria rosea, "Chilean Bellflower"

and Billbergia nutans, "Queen's Tears"