McMillens Iris Garden

Recent News

What's new?

There is now a display bed of john's seedlings at the gardens come and see them in June. They are not registered and therefore not for sale at this time but we would like your opinion. June 4th is the Second Annual Iris Festival, come and see

Monthly Tip

April

As the soil warms and dries clean all the dead leaves and debris from the base of the plant and dispose of it. Loosen the soil around the plants to help dry and warm up the soil. May Spray with 10% solution of Clorox 9cups water 1cup bleach. This will help with many of the diseases that attack iris. Check the plants for signs of Boer damage from mid May on. Watch the iris bloom and enjoy.

Need more?

Check out these links...

Canadian Iris Society

American Iris Society

Directions to our farm

From Windsor

Take the 401 East to Woodstock Highway 59 exit.  Take Highway 59 exit south to Holbrook (app. 10 minutes).  Turn right on Oxford Rd. 13 and go straight through the first stop sign to continue on Oxford Rd. 13.  Turn left on Pleasant Valley Rd.  We are the second farm on the right. Check out Google map below.

From Toronto

Take the 401 West to Woodstock Highway 59 exit.  Take Highway 59 exit south to Holbrook (app. 10 minutes).  Turn right on Oxford Rd. 13 and go straight through the first stop sign to continue on Oxford Rd. 13.  Turn left on Pleasant Valley Rd.  We are the second farm on the right.  Check out Google map below.