Discover the Magic of Irises

Transform your garden into a canvas of color! Join us for a captivating workshop on growing irises, the stunning, easy-to-care-for flowers that absolutely thrive in the Santa Clara Valley. These resilient beauties come in a spectacular rainbow of colors, from soft pastels to vibrant jewel tones, and are the perfect way to add a splash of drama and elegance to your landscape. You'll be iris-istibly drawn to these beautiful flowers!

During this talk, you'll learn the secrets to cultivating these magnificent plants from UC-Santa Clara County Master Gardener Mary Collins, a seasoned expert and member of the Clara B. Rees Iris Society.

Mary will guide you through everything you need to know, including:

A look at the various types of irises. Step-by-step instructions on how to plant and care for your irises. Essential techniques for dividing and replanting rhizomes, so you can easily increase your spectacular blooms year after year. There will be iris clumps available to practice dividing on; divided iris will be given away. Whether you're a novice gardener or have a green thumb, you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to grow a breathtaking iris display that will be the envy of your neighborhood.

Location / Parking Instructions: Guadalupe Community Garden is located on Walnut Street between Taylor & Asbury streets. From Coleman Avenue, turn onto Asbury Street. At Asbury & Walnut, the chain-link fence gate will be open to park on Walnut Street. Alternatively, you can park at Guadalupe Gardens (at Walnut Street & Seymour Street, and then walk across Taylor Street to Guadalupe Community Garden. There is a crosswalk at Taylor & Coleman and Taylor & Spring. Approaching from Taylor, enter through a pedestrian gate at Walnut & Taylor.