That is a great bunch of bonuses! I love them all, but Dreams and Desires and Cosmic Melody are really quite nice.

Gorgeous bonuses! Oh my!

Indeed, those are some beautiful gifts, Mika.

I was wondering what happened to your Rainbow Ridge order. I hope it arrives to you eventually. At the very least one would think you should be notified if it doesn't pass customs?

Thanks - I would imagine that customs would have to let you know if there was a problem - but I've decided not to hold my breath (I think Lilli tried that already! ) So I'll assume it's not coming, and if it does arrive it will be a pleasant surprise.

Lilli and Mika, loving your Tempo Two orders and wonderful bonuses! I also wish that I could place an order next year, but at least I got to do it this year, so no regrets. It probably helps my bank account that I can't order though

Mika some of the ones that came to me were bone dry, and now they are flourishing so don't despair. I only lost one completely and it was a dwarf. Irises are amazingly resilient. I hope your Rainbow Ridge order still turns up

Thank you, Liz. I know what you mean about damage to the bank account! Barry's retirement is a huge loss to iris lovers, but he and Lesley really deserve to have some fun time.

Mika. That's a nice bunch of extras from Tempo Two
If all 53 rhizomes in your order were tested, that may explain the delay.

Are you able to track your order from Rainbow Ridge?

Thanks, Robin. DH phoned today (in fact he phoned 4 times - he's in the US for another week) and said he didn't think he was given a tracking number. Men! (actually he's really clever and sweet, but definitely not a gardener, and doesn't get my passion - so perhaps I should say non-gardening-men)

yes, definitely, Mika. Non-gardening-men!

Mika - Did your DH sign a customs declaration form or get a receipt of any kind? I think there is a customs ID above or under the barcode on the customs declaration form that can be used for tracking. If so, try the number here:
https://auspost.com.au/parcels...
I know this works for parcels coming to Aus, so hopefully it tracks parcels going out too.

happy to have you back, mika. we were a little worried you might have gotten buried under the weight of your irises. wow, some order from one vendor. love all of the bonuses, and some that weren't in the catalog.👍

sorry to hear of a further delay on your 'rr' order. surely with all these positive thoughts being sent your way by other anxious viewers, your box is bound to come by sheer positive energy.


hope you have some planting help?! do you have a nursery, and bed ready for the new arrivals?

(my big order of 3 + bonus were shriveled and dried. i forgot to take pictures when they came, but i'll be taking pics of their progress...it's only been since thursday of last week. )

Totally_Amazing said:Mika - Did your DH sign a customs declaration form or get a receipt of any kind? I think there is a customs ID above or under the barcode on the customs declaration form that can be used for tracking. If so, try the number here:
https://auspost.com.au/parcels...
I know this works for parcels coming to Aus, so hopefully it tracks parcels going out too.

Thanks, Robin. He definitely filled in a customs declaration (that's where he wrote 'plants' ) When he gets back I'll ask him to rummage through his travel papers - but he has a habit of throwing away receipts and other small bits of paper... I might try giving UK customs a call, although I doubt that they'll be helpful if I can't provide them with a tracking number.

Sorry to shout, but

MY RAINBOW RIDGE IRISES HAVE ARRIVED!

- MY RAINBOW RIDGE IRISES HAVE ARRIVED!

- MY RAINBOW RIDGE IRISES HAVE ARRIVED!



Looking tired, but not dead. They're coming with me in my hand baggage to France, where they will be cosseted and care for.

Lilli, you can stop holding your breath now!

Mika. I can hear you screaming with excitement from Oz.

We can hear you in UTAH!!!

on the train to the airport; keeping my hand luggage very close!

That's great news Mika!

So happy for you Mika.
Edit:

Glad your babies arrived. What a tale they would have to tell about their journey!