I have adopted an Iris Bed at the University of Kentucky
Demonstration and Trial Garden. The original iris bed was planted by Master
Gardener, Dennis Dreyer, several years ago. Dennis is no longer active in the
Purchase Area Master Gardener Association and the bed had been pretty well
neglected.
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| May 2013
I
cleared it totally of weeds and old iris rhizomes, added some compost and
replanted. Dennis is an avid iris lover and cultivates several hundred
varieties at his home in Western Kentucky. He graciously offered some of his
prize irises when he divided them last August. I also added a few from my
collection.
October 2013
With above average rainfall this summer, it has been a
challenge to stay ahead of the weeds. This week I spent a couple of hours just
digging out wild onions.
Hopefully Dennis’ generosity and my diligent weeding, the
garden will boast a lovely iris bed in the spring
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