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have been serendipity to discover Jan and Bernie's wonderful iris gardens
at the height of the main iris blossom season. It was a feast for the
eyes, and a powerful denial that perennial plants provide muted colouring
for your garden. The variety of colour and pattern overwhelms a visitors
to their gardens.
When we discovered it, Just Perennials was a small
family enterprise. The irises they had were are often planted with other
perennials in mixed beds, which were dotted about an old farmstead.
You could explore beds of hosta and other shade loving perennials hidden
in leafy treed areas, or the family's own gardens, or the beds of iris
brilliant in the full sun amongst the rustic charm of
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greyed farm buildings,
sheds and pump houses.
The business has recently closed, but we loved the visual experience
so much, we decided to archive this section with a big thank you to
Bernie and Jan for their friendship and great hospitality - and the
best of luck in their new endeavaours.
So take an internet tour of Jan and Bernie's iris gardens! Click
on the thumbnails for a larger view, or start with the first and take
the tour!
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