25 thoughts on “Wordless Wednesday: Grandma’s Iris Blooms”

  1. Hannah

    I have peonies from my great grandfather. Thanks for sharing at Eco-Kids Tuesday. Hope you stop by again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/06/eco-kids-tuesday_11.html

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  2. Jenny

    Those are beautiful! I love traditional bearded irises. They grow so well here. Thank you for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop! Look forward to having you back again tomorrow; http://blackfoxhomestead.com/the-homeacre-hop/

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  3. Lady of La Mancha

    Love the color combination! I’ve got some of my great-grandmother’s daylilies at our summer cottage in Maine, although I will say that after more than 100 years, they’re not very faithful bloomers…

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      They’re my favorite color combination as well. I love daylillies too – 100 years?? Wow! Love it. ~TxH~

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  4. Nancy W

    Beautiful bloom, my iris are just starting to bloom. wish they lasted longer! TALU

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  5. bolton carley

    Gorgeous iris! My mom has the same ones on our farm. I always had a special love for them because they were our school colors. lol. TALU 😉

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      Thank you Bolton – the purple ones are my favorites as well, though I don’t get to have the school-color ties to them. LOL. ~TxH~

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  6. Jeannie

    I look forward to the Iris blooms each year, especially the purple ones. Mine came from my Grandmother’s Garden and I always feel like she’s stopping by to say hello when they bloom. for what it’s worth

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  8. Liz @ Fitness Blondie

    How absolutely beautiful. I saw you on the blog hop and your header is absolutely breathtaking. I’m glad I stopped by.

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      Thanks Gracie – it’s often so windy here in NE Texas during the time the Iris blooms that it’s hard to get a good shot. Glad I was able to snap one on a calm(ish) day! 🙂 ~TxH~

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  11. Robyn

    Beautiful picture, TMR. Purple is my favorite color and I have a soft spot for iris.

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  12. Karren Haller

    Arent they beautiful, my grandmother prided herself in growing them!! Hope you can stop by Wordless Wednesday Relecting Our Weekend #12

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      My grandmother was an amazing veggie gardener but she enjoyed throwing flowers in there even though they weren’t utilitarian. I loved that about her. ~TxH~

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  13. Amanda @ Life and Times

    I LOVE heirloom irises. I posted on my collection last year. I have some similar, if not the same as this one. How precious! Check out these two posts and give me your opinion!
    http://dymacek.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-iris-part-2.html
    http://dymacek.blogspot.com/2012/05/heirloom-iris.html

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      Amanda, your iris blooms are beautiful indeed. Love the heirloom varieties, and I know I have some of grandma’s bulbs that are lilac colored as well as two-toned. So special. ~TxH~

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  14. Anne Payne

    I have many Irises that bloomed in my yard this year but none like this one. It is a real beauty, indeed! I love the two-toned Irises, especially these lavender ones 🙂

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    1. Texas Homesteader Post author

      Thanks Anne, these blooms are very special to me since they originally belonged to my grandmother. They’re a gift for the eyes, and the heart! ~TxH~

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