Sunday, May 24, 2009

the Iris Festival

Deb and I journeyed to Powell Gardens today. We met this fascinating 93 year old man. He's an acclaimed horticulturist who is responsible for their Iris hill. He's been a member of the "Iris Society" since the 1940's. He greets visitors and easily shares his vast knowledge.

Deb loves, loves, loves Irises. She plans on making beautiful cards with all the great pics she took today. We asked the Iris man which was his favorite out of the 100's of color combinations on the hill. He replied "the one I looked at last."

This was my favorite. And the velvety dark purple ones. Oh and the soft buttery cream ones. And those exquisite black ones. And the Coral one's. And the soft yellow combined with the velvety purple ones.