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Tag: Irises

  • Saturday, June 26, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm – Irises in Watercolor

    Iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, which possibly refers to the wide variety of flower colors found among the many species. Using layers of light transparent washes with step-by-step demonstrations, learn to portray the many hues and diaphanous qualities of this much-loved flower.

    The watercolor workshops at Hollister House Garden are taught by Betsy Rogers-Knox. Betsy received a Certificate in Botanical Illustration from NYBG in 2006. Her work has been widely exhibited in the United States and at the Royal Horticultural Botanical Art Show in London where she was awarded the Silver Gilt Award.

    Open to all skill levels. The iris class will take place June 26 from 10 – 3:30 at the Garden in Washington, Connecticut. Materials List

    Hollister House Garden Members $95

    Non-Members $120

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  • Monday, May 28, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Iris Show: The Name of the Game

    Spend your Memorial Day afternoon by admiring and smelling the numerous beautiful irises and seeing which ones have won an award. The theme of The Name Game refers to the unique, creative name that each iris is given when it is introduced for sale. You will be able to vote on your favorite iris and companion plant. There will be a limited number of irises for sale. Floral arrangements inspired by the creative names of the irises will also be judged. The event takes place May 28 from 1 – 4 at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street in Concord, and is free.

    For more information about the show and/or how to enter your iris or floral arrangement in the event, visit http://massirises.org.

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  • Saturday, July 25, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Iris Society Plant Sale

    Looking for some beautiful irises to add to your garden? Then come to the iris plant sale sponsored by the Iris Society of Massachusetts on Saturday, July 25, from 11 – 4 at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road in Concord. You will find a wide selection of bearded and Siberian named irises — all at low prices. All the irises are donated by members of the society and grow well in New England. Society members will be on hand to help you make selections and provide information about planting and care. Free event. For more information visit www.massirises.org.

  • Monday, May 26, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Memories of Massachusetts: Iris Society Show

    The Iris Society of Massachusetts (ISM) is having its biennial iris show on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, with over 200 individual iris blooms on display. After the irises are judged and ribbons awarded, the display is open to the public. In addition to the array of irises, companion plants will be on view as well as arrangements that use irises and that reflect the theme of Memories of Massachusetts. Potted iris plants and rhizomes will be sold.

    Everyone is welcome to enter identified irises in the show. Everyone is also welcome to enter an iris arrangement that reflects the Massachusetts memory theme. Both irises entries and arrangements must be received at the show between 8 and 10 am. The free show will be open to the public from 1 – 4 at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street in West Concord, Massachusetts. All attendees to the show are encouraged to vote on their favorite iris and favorite companion plant. Members of ISM will be on hand to answer questions about irises. For more information visit www.massirises.org.

  • Monday, May 28, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Hats Off to Irises

    On Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) the Iris Society of Massachusetts would like to invite you to an iris show, Hats Off to Irises. Featured will be cut stalks and floral arrangements of irises.  Everyone is welcome to enter irises or iris arrangements, or just come to see the wide variety of lovely irises.  Iris plants will also be available for purchase.  The event will take place at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street, in West Concord, Massachusetts, it’s free, and you may find more information at www.massirises.org, or by calling 978-256-0720.

  • Saturday, July 31, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Iris Rhizome Sale

    A large selection of iris rhizomes grown in the gardens of members of the Iris Society of Massachusetts will be offered for sale on Saturday, July 31, from 10 – 4, at Verrill Farm, located at the corner of Sudbury and Wheeler Roads in Concord, Massachusetts.  The irises are hardy in New England, and some of the member hybridizers are nationally recognized.  Some of their prize irises will be for sale, and there will be demonstrations during the day on dividing and planting irises, plus information sheets on their cultivation.  Contact Barbara Schmieder at 978-369-3383 for additional information, or email dotmac@verizon.net.

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  • Blooming Irises on Beacon Street

    Our member Calla Jean Schaefer-Adams took this beautiful shot of irises blooming profusely in front of her home on Beacon Street – in December!  Did somebody call Al Gore?