Flower Status Report Quick Status 2-7-2006
We had a bit of rain early Saturday, but the last few days have been warm. We're at risk of early flowers! The forecast is for another week of sunny weather!
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photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
The photo above and the one below are an area you see just through the fence as you drive into Ironstone.
Scores of flowers, but most areas aren't in bloom yet.
photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
This is a different area with the bulbs coming up and color just visible.
Where to all the wonderful barrels that are found at Ironstone's entry come from?
The landscaping crew at Ironstone maintains 500 barrels of daffodils and more than 100 barrels of other flowers!
Here's a "peek behind the scenes."
photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
photo courtesy of Larry & Kathy Ringland
Note that the first weekend in March is the Spring Obsession weekend with the winemaker dinner, culinary demonstrations and the unveiling of the new Obsession Poster.
The second weekend is the daffodil show.
The third weekend is Murphy's Irish Days! Good reasons to visit us three weekends in March!
For a full schedule of events including the Spring Obsession Weekend and Winter Silent Movies, see www.ironstonevineyards.com.
Check this page each week for statuss on the flower status. Or, call (209) 728-1251 during normal business hours to talk with a staff member.
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