Lyn, from what is considered to be "The Horse Capital of the World", Lexington, KY. You will definitely be addicted to iris if you are not already after joining this group! I love your first picture!
I had plans to work in the iris, but had to process a bunch of pluots that became ripe all of a sudden. I've got a blister from the paring knife... So this is my late night welcome drom the mountains near Santa Cruz. I have a friend that raises Pasos south of San Jose.. The Cadillac ride of horses!
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