Guess Who's A Lucky Ducky??? in the Irises forum

LizinElizabeth

Feb 12, 2018 9:30 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

I'm going to the American Peony Society convention this May. They've finally posted the schedule of events and guess what? We're going to Mid-America! I'd actually planned to go there, anyway, but this just makes it official! I'll get to see some of the beautiful flowers that I just ordered at least a year earlier than I'll see them in my garden!

Thursday, May 24
After enjoying the hotel's complimentary breakfast buffet (for hotel guests only) we'll board chartered coaches and travel to Salem where we'll enjoy an early morning tour of Seabright Gardens, the Pacific Northwest's premier Hosta nursery. Our hosts Thomas Johnson and Kirk Hansen will welcome members to explore their four acre botanical display gardens which include hundreds of varieties of Hosta, hardy ferns and Epimediums. Sunnier parts of the gardens feature peonies and a variety of other hardy perennials, along with an extensive collection of dwarf conifers. This location is also home to Mid-America Iris Gardens, showcasing award-winning iris introductions from Thomas Johnson and Paul Black. We'll include time for plant shopping!

LizB

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evelyninthegarden

Feb 12, 2018 9:37 PM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

Liz ~ That is wonderful! I hope that you have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures! You must be counting the days to May 24th! CONGRATULATIONS!

"Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson

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LizinElizabeth

Feb 12, 2018 10:03 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Liz Best
Columbiana Alabama (Zone 8a)

I'm incredibly excited and I'll take TONS of pics of everything! Hoping I can share some while still on the trip then all when I get home and import them onto my computer!

LizB

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iciris

Feb 12, 2018 11:47 PM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Congrats Liz, how exciting!

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

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UndertheSun

Feb 13, 2018 12:19 AM CST

(Zone 9b)

That sounds like a great trip! Have a good time!

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lovemyhouse

Feb 13, 2018 12:40 AM CST

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

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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grannysgarden

Feb 13, 2018 3:04 AM CST

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

It does sound great, Liz. I am looking forward to your photos.

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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BlueFlagFan

Feb 13, 2018 5:48 AM CST

Name: Scott
Elburn, IL (Zone 5b)

Sounds like it will be an awesome trip!

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tveguy3

Feb 13, 2018 7:48 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

That will be an interesting trip for you, one you won't forget soon. Then you can come home and re-create the good things you see there.

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

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IrisLilli

Feb 13, 2018 7:56 AM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

"We'll include time for plant shopping!"

I know they make it sound great when they write things like that, but it really should come with all kinds of warnings, disclaimers and links to reputable rehab facilities...

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

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Lestv

Feb 13, 2018 8:17 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Thomas Johnson may welcome you to see the botanical garden with ferns and hostas, but I would be the crazy lady doing a beeline straight for the iris gardens.

Sounds like a great adventure is ahead for you!

"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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IrisLilli

Feb 13, 2018 8:25 AM CST

Name: Lilli
Lundby, Denmark, EU

Nothing crazy about that! Just shows you're of a sound mind and have got your priorities straight!

To a true Irisarian, going to Mid America Garden to look at hostas is like a kid going to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory to try the brussel sprouts!

Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice!

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tveguy3

Feb 13, 2018 10:34 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

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

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Lestv

Feb 13, 2018 10:49 AM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Brilliant analogy Lilli!

"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

Feb 13, 2018 11:11 AM CST

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

Lilli

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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evelyninthegarden

Feb 13, 2018 11:28 AM CST

Name: Evelyn
Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)

IrisLilli said:To a true Irisarian, going to Mid America Garden to look at hostas is like a kid going to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory to try the brussel sprouts!

That's what Rob does!