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Spring Is In The Air.

By Linda Taylor.
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There is also a section of miniature daffodils that will be on display, as well as a Photography competition, using daffodils as the theme. There will be portraits of blooms, Daffodils in the garden, Daffodils in the wild, and many more. All sections of the show will be juried competitions.

A special highlight to this year’s Daffodil Show is Larry’s amazing acquisition of a very rare Daffodil. According to Ringland, he owns the only 100 bulbs known to be in existence throughout the world. It is a species of Daffodil so rare it hasn’t even been named yet. Ironstone visitors will have the opportunity to view Larry's magnificent showstopper in full bloom.

The 7,000 square foot winery at Ironstone showcases a stunning 14 acre garden. Larry and his crew have planted over 38 tons of bulbs and to get an idea of just how many bulbs that is, there are 16,500 bulbs per ton. Larry's Garden features over 300,000 Daffodils and other beauties such as Tulips, Camellias, Dutch Iris, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and more.

Larry's remarkable green thumb is a cornerstone to the Vineyards ambience and charm. He's friendly, inviting and quite knowledgable. If you're planning a trip to Ironstone soon, stop by and say Hi.

Don’t leave without checking out the Museum. The Heritage Museum has a vast display of natural gold nuggets and as a matter of fact the Museum features the largest Crystalline Gold Leaf nugget in the world, weighing in at 44 pounds. If after seeing all that gold you suddenly catch gold fever, that’s not a problem either. On weekends you can visit Mario, who will teach you to pan for gold in Ironstones very own sluice.

Daffodils will be celebrated in Murphys on March 12-14, when Ironstone Vineyards hosts the National Daffodil Show. As a Show prelude, visitors will be treated to a dazzling countryside spectacle of thousands of naturalized daffodils.

The National Daffodil Show will be open on Friday, March 12 from 1-5pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; and Sunday 9am-3pm. There is no admission charge. Parking is free in the Ironstone Vineyards lot.

A limited number of tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday evening dinners prepared by Ironstone chefs. Call (209) 728-1251 for dinner reservations.

Ironstone Vineyards is located at:

1894 Six Mile Road
Murphys, CA 95247
(209) 728-1251







   

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Visitors will see these and many more at Ironstone.