Just about the time one colorful regional floral spectacle is closing out, another one is sprouting up around the corner.
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm announced that its Tulip Festival will be closing on April 28, roughly a week earlier than initially anticipated. Festival endurance is invariably tied to weather whims. Still, this 2024 tulip season near Monitor has yielded many brilliant, colorful photos that Wooden Shoe has shared online and on Facebook .
And good color is expected through the last weekend of April.
"It has been a great season so far," festival organizer Emily Iverson said in mid April.
Meanwhile, roughly 17 miles southwest of Wooden Shoe the irises will soon be peaking up at Schreiner’s Gardens north of Keizer, 3625 Quinaby Road NE (about where Quinaby Road intersects with 35th Ave. west of Hwy. 99E and east of River Road N.
Schreiner’s announced that its 2024 Bloom Season event will take place from May 10-31. Whether you are a green thumb or a flower enthusiast, this event features more than 500 named irises at what is described as the largest iris farm in the country.
Like the tulip fest, tickets to Bloom Season can also be purchased online with prices ranging from $5 on weekdays to $10 on weekends. Children under the age of 12 are free. Visit schreinersgardens.com for tickets and information.
Proprietor Liz Schreiner Schmidt said ticket holders are invited to wander through iris fields, stroll the 10-acre display gardens, and take in the sight and fragrance of captivating and rare irises and other perennials like lupines, allium, delphinium, to name a few. Bloom Season Passes are also available for those who plan to revisit Schreiner’s Gardens on multiple occasions during the season.
Special features include the Annual Artist Fair during Memorial Weekend, May 25-27, where attendees can view and acquire top quality art while meandering the gardens. Additionally, early bird hours are offered as a way for early risers to enjoy peak solitude and optimal morning light for photography.
Currently celebrating 99 years in business, Schreiner’s Gardens is now in its fourth generation of family operations. The family legacy continues to be its dedication to sharing and growing beauty.
During the remarkable once-a-year Bloom Season, Schreiner’s fields and gardens are open daily to visitors. Food trucks and other vendors provide treats on the weekends and most weekdays.
Visit schreinersgardens.com or follow @schreinersgardens on Facebook or Instagram to stay updated on Bloom Season events and progress.
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