Re: Iris-L

On Apr 03, 1996 22:20:06, 'LONLEE2086@aol.com' wrote: 
 
 
>Tell us something about yourself. 
> 
>Lonnie 
> 
I am just getting started with this mailing list.  I am very excited to
find others as interested in the Iris. 
 
I am originally from Nebraska.  My Mother inherited her Iris beds when they
bought the house.  She did not particularly like this plant, but tolerated
them because I fell in love with them.  She had great luck with them..she
dug them up, moved them, ignored them, mowed them down and they still were
beautiful..much to her consternation!!  
 
I moved to White Plains, New York about 8 years ago and up until 2 years
ago,  I had no place to have any type of garden.  I planted only about 8
bearded Iris 2 years ago and 10 more last fall (was this the right
time?????) ....and am anxiously awaiting them this season.  I really don't
know if I planted them in the right season, if I am supposed to dig them up
or what.  I just planted them in the fall and poof..there they were in the
spring.  I don't know much about them other than that I LOVE them.  But I
want to learn all I can. They have the most wonderful scent and beautiful
colors!!!  I really hope to learn from all of you experts out there!! 
 
I have a very thick clay soil.  When I planted the iris I mixed the soil
with sand  (?) and this seemed to work.  I checked them last fall and they
seemed to be intact with no rot.  I have a large area for gardening but at
this point I have only a small section actually planted with
anything..Roses, many spring bulbs and a few small shrubs.  I have the Iris
in a separate section from the rest because I like to be able to open my
windows and let the wonderful sent flow thru my house! 
 
Well..that is about everything..now you know a little more about me and I
hope to learn about all of you!   And of course..I can't wait to learn from
all of you!!!! 
 
 
Rowaan 
....A womans place is at her computer...
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