Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair: The Rainbow on the Hill
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, “The Rainbow on the Hill,” is one of the largest public iris gardens in the world.
As the website states: "The history of the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is one that is deeply entrenched in the history of its community, Montclair, New Jersey. The Gardens were started as a memorial to Frank H. Presby, one of the founders of the American Iris Society and a leading citizen of Montclair."
The garden attracts over 10,000 visitors a year, and it is extremely popular with painters and photographers.
The grounds also include Walther House, which includes the “Bloom Room” where iris-related items can be purchased. You can see the Walther House in the background of some of my photos below, and I will have more photos of this lovely house next week.
To read more about these wonderful gardens, go their website:
Presby Iris Memorial Gardens
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I grew up in NJ and had no idea such a place existed. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very beautiful place. :)
DeleteThese are beautiful gardens. My irises have already come and gone.
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Everything was late around here because of the cold winter.
DeleteBeautiful!! Our irises are long gone! Enjoy them for us!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry! We are enjoying them!
DeleteWhat a great variety! Lovely shots of beautiful blooms.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLook at all the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the variety of colors!
DeleteBeautiful! Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThis is such a wonderful place, beautiful floweers. I would love spending an afternoon here. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful June...........
Thank you so much!
DeleteLots of beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are!
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