Visit This Iris Farm In New Mexico For That Beautiful Scenic Experience You Crave
By E Jamar|Published March 23, 2019
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year in the Land of Enchantment: springtime! The flowers are getting ready to bloom and the temperatures are rising. This beautiful iris farm in Hondo is open year-round, but coming up are colors all around and you need to see it for yourself. For a truly unforgettable scenic experience, surrounded by thousands of colorful irises and other flowers, as well as a fairy or two, you must visit this enchanting garden in the sweet town of Hondo.
Welcome to Hondo Iris Farm & Gallery in Hondo, New Mexico. This sweet little town down the stream from Ruidoso is home to our state's most beautiful iris farm.
One of the best parts about this beautiful New Mexico garden is that it's totally free. With affordability and otherworldly scenery, this is a top tourist destination.
This amazing iris farm is truly a sight to see. Besides irises, there are dozens of other flowers that all bloom and bring this magical garden to life.
This magical iris farm is also home to one of the world's largest fairy gardens. Escape to the wooded area out back, and you'll find yourself in a completely magical world immersed in over 50 fairy gardens.
The irises bloom in May, but all year there is a scenic experience to endure. Guided tours are available for those who would like to learn more about native plants and vegetation.
Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery is located at Mile Marker 284 Hwy 70, Hondo, NM.
They're open year round from 8a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Sunday's. For more information, you can visit their website right here.
Have you ever been to Hondo Iris Farm? What did you think? Be sure to let us hear all about it in the comments!
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