Laurel Valley Iris Farm

Laurel Valley Iris Farm Laurel Valley is a small urban farm specializing in bearded iris cultivars. We are nestled between the mountains and the coast of North Carolina.

We provide online and local iris rhizome sales. I have been a lover of plants all my life, even at a very early age. I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina in Madison County, near the Tennessee state line. My close relatives owned a nursery business within walking distance of my home growing up and it was always a treat to visit the greenhouses. As a youngster, I spent countless hour

s in the woods from early spring until late fall, gathering NC native plants and bringing them back home to cultivate. Being outdoors and in nature is where I have always felt connected. I first became interested in irises in early adulthood. Had anyone asked me then if I would have ever thought about opening a small iris growers business, I would have not had an answer. What initially began as hobby growing has grown into a passion of mine. I love to share my love and knowledge of irises with others. I have enjoyed selling locally and I am working towards developing a website and pursuing online sells as well! There is so much to look forward to with growing irises. During bloom season, everyday is a wonderful surprise. The color combinations and cultivars are endless and there is something special about seeing that first spring bloom finally open after a long, dark, winter!

Let’s talk about resilience today. I was moving a clump of irises that I needed to take up to the farm that was not in o...
09/07/2026

Let’s talk about resilience today. I was moving a clump of irises that I needed to take up to the farm that was not in one of the beds; it was what I call a “sideliner” iris because they multiply like crazy but it’s still beautiful and one of the very first TB historics to bloom(Germanica Vulgaris). I noticed a couple of fans sticking up about 2 feet away from where I was digging. Upon further inspection, it was a mother that I thought was spent that I had thrown out while I was moving all the other irises this June. With closer examination, I noticed that it was upside down, meaning the portion of the rhizome that should have been facing upwards was pointing down. It was clear that the old holes from the roots of the mother were facing up. It managed to throw three increases even while it was upside down. This one is going in my NOID row because I have a feeling it came from the back bed and all of those are named Irises. It just goes to show you, your world can literally be turned upside down and there is still the hope of thriving in unfavorable conditions. That’s the lesson I am taking with me today. Just another sign I suppose. 💜

09/07/2026

We got some much needed rain up at the farm today. This storm came out of the east which is unusual as they usually ride north to south. I was planting and kept watching it moving closer. I threw the last two irises I had in my box down in the dirt and the drops started falling fast. I hightailed it to the truck before I got soaked. It poured for a good 15 minutes. The chickens all got an unexpected bath because they were out free ranging. I wish they would eat those weeds in between the rows lol.

I prepped daddy’s remembrance row this morning. This one is dedicated to him and to honor him, always. It will be called...
09/05/2026

I prepped daddy’s remembrance row this morning. This one is dedicated to him and to honor him, always. It will be called the “Kaleidoscope Row” and will house a multitude of colors to include TB, BB, IMB, MTB and SDBs irises in every color under the rainbow. The soil in the center of the field is like silk. I don’t think that’s coincidental. Time to take a break a minute down by the creek in the shade. Anybody feeling froggy and want to come hill this 100 foot row for me? 😉

I can see my daddy grinning about another Iris order arriving today. He’d always let me know how many boxes I’d gotten f...
09/02/2026

I can see my daddy grinning about another Iris order arriving today. He’d always let me know how many boxes I’d gotten for the day. He’d ask me, “Where are you going to put all these? Is this the last of them or do you have more coming?” I’d just tell him, “now don’t you worry, I’ll find a place for them…and no, we will be gettin irises delivered until mid September!” Lol He was so excited to see the field coming together and all the potential blooms we’d get to enjoy next season. He’d send me pictures at work when a new one would be in bloom this spring. I know he’ll be there as I walk the rows up at the farm. He’s in my heart and that’s where he will always stay. Thank you all for the outpouring of love and support to me and my family. You all have made these past days a little less dark for us all 💜 Today’s order is brought to you all from Far West Iris Gardens.

08/29/2026

It has been a devastating day. We lost my daddy unexpectedly early this morning. He was always so impressed by the support you guys have provided to Laurel Valley Iris Farm. Forgive me if I go silent for a period of time as we mourn this tremendous loss.

Welp, this was the first and hopefully the last time seeing this kind of mold growth on rhizomes in an order I received....
08/27/2026

Welp, this was the first and hopefully the last time seeing this kind of mold growth on rhizomes in an order I received. I will clean them up (probably just pop the daughters off the moldy mother rhizome) and they will be fine, but this was disappointing. I’m not sure what has occurred? It looks to have only impacted three of the rhizomes.

I received an awesome order from Narrow Gate Gardens! Marci sent a box full of beautiful rhizomes and some blessing bonu...
08/27/2026

I received an awesome order from Narrow Gate Gardens! Marci sent a box full of beautiful rhizomes and some blessing bonuses! Thank you so much for your kindness and I’ll definitely be back for more next season.

08/25/2026

My Stout’s order from Oklahoma was shipped on 8/14 via USPS priority. It’s just now in Memphis, TN. Explain to me exactly how that happens? It’s literally moved two states over in 11 days. This is why I don’t like using USPS.

I received another blessing box today. Kara, thank you for your kindness and sharing your abundance. I am very appreciat...
08/25/2026

I received another blessing box today. Kara, thank you for your kindness and sharing your abundance. I am very appreciative of these beautiful rhizomes from Enchanted Oaks! Conjuration is one of my all time favorites and I didn’t have Victoria Falls!

This is just the top portion of the box, but there are bags of named irises in here from the King County Iris Society se...
08/22/2026

This is just the top portion of the box, but there are bags of named irises in here from the King County Iris Society sent to me by Caroline Zebroski. There are SDBs, MTBs, IMBs, BBs, and even TBs. It’s going to take me a minute to go through these bags and get things sorted out. A “Thank You” seems insufficient at this point; however, I am thankful beyond words.

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Brent Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27103

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