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February 2024 by RICK LEE 3
Nola is a doll, I have a lot of respect for all the work they put into the place. There are small signed here! Please read them! Also if you have a lowered card, don’t come
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June 2023 by yung-chin Chen
The place is free to visit. The owner plants a lot of Irises with all kind of varieties you won’t find in nurseries. The place doesn’t open all year long. It is only open during the flowering season in the spring. You had better contacted them to learn when it is open before you good. They sell their Irises via mail order if you are impressed. The owners are very friendly. Thanks for providing such wonderful place for free.
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May 2023 by Lindsey C.
I'm told there's a very short window to see these irises bloom. Luckily a few of us were hiking in the area and got to see all of the varieties. Not sure if anything there was for sale. No one was around except the few of us admiring the flowers. There's a small lot to park not far from the entrance. It was a dreary day and had drizzled earlier so not many people but I could see it could be more popular on a nice weekend day.
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May 2023 by Vivek K.
I was just going on a drive one day on Sierra Rd and saw a sign for Nola's Iris Garden on the way. My mom is huge into gardening and plants so I wanted for us to go together to check it out! We saw that this was the season, until the end of May. Once you drive in where the sign is there, there is parking near the front and overflow parking around the back. It seems like a huge area, but there are Iris plants all over, and once you start from one side, you lose track of time till you get to the end. There were other families and couples just enjoying the space and looking at the different type of Iris plants that were there. There were some folks getting photoshoots taken too! The people have done so well with the place, with signs for each one, the flowers so neatly organized with benches and paths everywhere. They even have coffee out and sign up lists to be notified of the bloom season for the following year. We came to the latter part of the bloom season where the flowers were withering, so I can't imagine how nice it would be in at the start of full bloom. Now we know what we are going to target next year! Major kudos to the farm for doing such a great job with the place and making it accessible to the whole community to share their love for these flowers.
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May 2023 by Annabelle R.
This is such a lovely garden filled with so many colorful irises, especially shades of purple which I love, but so much more as well. The dirt pathways are lined with endless rows of these beautiful flowers. I also saw some cute animal sculptures placed within the garden, and even some real animals on site (cats, horses, etc.). There are various options for seating and tables to enjoy a meal in this charming outdoor setting. And 1-2 small parking lots make it convenient to visit. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to stop by on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in May, sunshine mixed with a cool breeze, and just a handful of visitors so it didn't feel too crowded. And with peak bloom starting this weekend, how perfect for Mother's Day! A unique experience for sure, and free.
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October 2022 by CrazymanBandit
Great Owners and great selection, I was unable to pick up my irises, so they shipped them over! Spring viewing is also great!
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August 2022 by Rich Santoro
Nola picked several Iriseseses for The Bulb Guy Garden in San Jose Ca. Nola's Iriseseses are now in The Bulb Guy Garden & The Queen of England's garden. That's the way I tell the story....Nola tells it a little different.......Rich....The Bulb Guy
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June 2022 by Alejandro Vizcarra
Amazing place! Such a beautiful view and everyone here is so friendly. I'm very happy to have a place like this available.
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May 2022 by JJ M.
Lovely garden and Nola is so helpful in getting my favorite Iris. It's a place to refresh your mind and I am surprised to see so many Irises there!!! It's a hidden gem in San Jose
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May 2022 by Sujata Kosalge
Beautiful Iris Garden. Check their website to time the visit when the Iris's are in bloom
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April 2022 by Uma B.
I visited Nola's Iris garden with 3 other friends yesterday (April 17) The Iris Garden looked beautiful even though we visited so early in the spring. Nola is such a good host, she greeted us on arrival and showed us the way to coffee and picnic tables. It was a huge collection of various irises in almost every color imaginable. We took cool pictures and had a wonderful time. Thank you Nola for offering a free outing in your beautiful property!
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February 2022 by Katie D.
I purchased 3 iris' Sept/2021 - Nola's sent me an extra iris as a bonus. So nice! Anyhow, I planted shortly after and am enjoying their blooms in Jan and Feb. One of the plants did not flower - maybe next year.
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October 2021 by Gulista Ali
Nola’s Iris garden is so beautiful and it opens April-May. Ranch next to this garden has so many beautiful horses. You could bring your food and coffee with you, enjoy that with the beautiful view. One of the best place for photography in spring season ?. I recommend this place to visit atleast once in a lifetime ? btw you can’t use the trash bin there so take your trash with you.
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June 2021 by bobdahlberg
The drive up the hill to the Iris Garden was an adventure itself. What a view of the Santa Clara Valley (aka Silicon Valley) from up there! Also it is quite rural, I felt is was being transported to an idyllic farming community. Wow. The garden itself is interesting. There are three sections in total. I'm new to the iris world, and I saw more varieties during my 60 stay than I have seen in a lifetime. I look forward to next spring to return.
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May 2021 by Travelholic Gul
Nola’s Iris garden is so beautiful and it opens April-May. Ranch next to this garden has so many beautiful horses. You could bring your food and coffee with you, enjoy that with the beautiful view. One of the best place for photography in spring season ?. I recommend this place to visit atleast once in a lifetime ? btw you can’t use the trash bin there so take your trash with you.
