AIS Region 23

Welcome!

The purpose of a regional society, or affiliate local societies, is to share as a group, mutual pleasure and interest in the Iris; to promote the culture and further improvement of the plant; and to further the public interest and an appreciation for Iris.

There are four local iris clubs in New Mexico. See Region 23 Local Clubs/Officers for contact information. These local clubs provide numerous iris related activities throughout the year. See Calendar for "Regional Happenings".

Benefits:

• Continual educational opportunities
• Annual spring shows, (and sometimes a fall show)
• Annual iris rhizome sales
• Trading and sharing rhizomes
• Special speaking engagement featuring renowned iris experts
• Pot luck dinners, awards dinners
• Camaraderie among fellow iris enthusiasts, add up to fun and friendship

This year’s state convention was hosted by the Mesilla Valley Iris Society September 23-25. The guest speaker and judges trainer was Paul Black of Mid-America Irises. A potluck was held Friday September 23 at MVIS president’s house Scarlett Ayres. Everyone had good food and enjoyed the mild New Mexican autumn evening.

A big thanks to our presenters Jeff Anderson, Dona Ana County horticulturist, Carol Sutherland, state entomologist, Michael Melendriz of Soil Secrets and Cindy Riveria who specializes in Arils and Arilbreds. You can find links to Carol’s presentation on bugs and Jeff’s presentation on basic soil nutrients on the left side of this page. Michael fascinating talk on soil microbiology can be found at the Soil Secrets web site SoilSecrets.com. Soil biology is something most of haven’t considered.

Paul Black also gets a big thanks for his presentation on Mid America Gardens. Everyone enjoyed his training session on judging Irises in the gardening. Know it and Grow it.

Photos are Welcome!!! If you have a personal web page of iris photos or of activities in AIS Region 23, we would be glad to add a link to your web page. Photo references may be sent to AIS Region 23 Webmaster.

For information on membership in the American Iris Society, please visit the AIS home page.

Participation in most of the Region's activities does not require membership in the American Iris Society; however, membership is encouraged and will place you on the mailing list for the AIS Bulletin and the Region 23 flyers and Newsletters. Any member of the American Iris Society who resides in New Mexico is automatically a member of Region 23.

Comments, questions, suggestions? Please email Region23_Webmaster.

Last Update: March 7, 2011