Mt. Cuba Center's Nora Wildberg shares how a background in art history and archaeology led her to a new way of viewing the world.
Read a story that celebrates curiosity, creativity & the deep connections between art &plants: tinyurl.com/3yrrwsjd
#IrisBG #irisbgcommunity #mountcubacenter
How do you label #invasiveplants still in your collection?
“Invasive”? “Non-native”? Something else?
A thoughtful question from the #IrisBG Community Forum is sparking great discussion among garden professionals.
💬 Add your voice: tinyurl.com/vv2ebuam
#BotanicGardens #PlantRecords #PlantLabels
What happens when curiosity meets landscape, science, & conservation?
Zsolt Fodor of the #KilchoanMelfortTrust shares how his journey from Hungary to Scotland led to a career focused on #resilientplants & #regenerativegardens in December's #IrisBG #CommunitySpotlight: tinyurl.com/42s5rd53
New! #IrisBG version 4.7.1.25122
✨ Accessions: New Item Status Type
✨ Garden Explorer: Improved common-name ranking
✨ New report & label fields
✨ plus more features & fixes
Full release details: tinyurl.com/7rzbre52
⚠️ Install the update on all IrisBG devices
#PlantRecords #PlantCollections
Join us Dec 9: #IrisBGCoffeeChat with Shari Buckhout from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
What we'll learn:
-how IrisBG supports SDZWA’s conservation of oaks, orchids, & fan palms
- a newly identified Chamaedorea species
-& more!
🕘 10 AM ET | 4 PM CET
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#IrisBG #PlantRecords
✨ How do we find our way into #horticulture?
For Emily James, it was family gardens, a career pivot, and a love of being outdoors.
🌱 Read her story in this month’s ⚡#IrisBGCommunitySpotlight tinyurl.com/2282r7sv
#IrisBG #statebotanicalgardenga #botanicalgarden #plantrecords
Highlights from the #BGANZCongress2025
A big thank you to Australian National Botanic Gardens, National Arboretum Canberra, Parks Australia, Cassandra Nichols, John Bentley & Kaigi Conferencing & Events for a well-organized & welcoming event w/ exceptional speakers.
#BGANZ2025 #IrisBG #PlantRecords
Our new article, “Understanding Accession Items,” explores how unique accession numbers and items help gardens trace #plantorigins, locations, and histories — creating clarity and connection in every record.
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#IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement
🌿 We’re proud to sponsor #EuroGard10 in Rome!
Catch IrisBG’s Shanna T. Jones presenting on how online plant records can engage diverse audiences.
📅 Sept 23 | ⏰ 11:18 CEST | 📍FAO HQ
Visit our booth & connect with Øyvind Rustan & the team!
#BotanicGardens #IrisBG #GardenExplorer #IrisBGGardenExplorer
Community Spotlight: Ella Rawcliffe
From her 1st Tibouchina at age 5 to conservation work at #AucklandBotanicGardens, Ella’s path is rooted in curiosity & collaboration. Read her story: tinyurl.com/mzutbct7
#IrisBG #CommunitySpotlight #plantconservation #RataMoehau #BotanicGardens #NewZelandGardens
A new version of #IrisBG is here!
📅 Released Aug 26, version 4.6.2.25081 includes:
✨ Improved handling of multiple permits
✨ Expanded search options for reports
✨ Enhanced label + taxa management tools
📑 Full release notes: tinyurl.com/cxucpjdc
#plantcollections #botanicgardens #arboretum
Did you miss the #IrisBGCoffeeChat w/ Andrew Lampl of #PhippsConservatory?
Learn how your garden can begin combating climate change today. Catch the full recording on our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/4f9cxved #climateaction #climatetoolkit #IrisBG @phippsconservatory.bsky.social
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For Anne Brennan a childhood vacation sparked a lifelong curiosity for plants & #sustainablelandscapes. In the August #IrisBGCommunitySpotlight profile, Ann shares how this inspiration led to a career in #publicgardens & #plantrecords. #IrisBG #AmblerArboretum #TempleUniversity
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#IrisBG July #CommunitySpotlight: meet Jess Evans, Nursery Manager at #UniversityofExeter. From working with #MontyDon to leading propagation & plant curation efforts, Jess brings warmth, experience & a deep passion for sharing plant knowledge.
#IrisBGCommunity #PlantRecords
In our June Community Spotlight, learn how Anna Florence, PhD, has helped shape the future of #plantrecords for the @n-t-s.bsky.social & what keeps her inspired. tinyurl.com/5x6xpsph
#NationalTrustScotland #irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantCollections #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens
Get better quality photos when using #FieldMaps to store and share images in #IrisBG & #GardenExplorer
Check out our new article & learn how to attach photos taken with your device’s camera in Field Maps. tinyurl.com/26me6f4x
#IrisBGArcGisMobile #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata
In May's #IrisBGCoffeeChat, we heard from Jack Schaefer, an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® @cincinnatizoo.bsky.social
Jack shared how he uses IrisBG to document, manage, & protect the zoo’s tree collection.
Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/36v96e95
#TreeInspections #TreeSafetyRisk #IrisBG
#IrisBG New software version 4.6.1.25051 is here — Read all the details in the #IrisBG Knowledge Library article:
tinyurl.com/yc4s75kh
#irisbg #plantrecords #plantcollection #gardenrecords #gardendata #botanicalgarden #plantconservation #plantresearch #taxonomicresearch #botany #horticulture
Looking for an easy way to draw beds for your custom map?
📲 IrisBG‘s Laura Knutson Murray leisurely walks you through a demonstration using the ArcGIS app, #FieldMaps.
See this short video in the IrisBG Knowledge Library: tinyurl.com/k9treu5m
#FieldMaps #IrisBG #PlantRecords #PlantMapping
John Bentley & Jennifer Peters of #MeltonBotanicGarden share how a volunteer-run garden manages a developing space w/ environmental challenges while keeping plant records a primary focus. Watch: tinyurl.com/w8nwbe3c #volunteergardeners #IrisBG #BGCI #bganz #irisbgcoffeechat #PlantRecords
In our April #irisBG Community Spotlight profile, Mike Roberts explains how he came to work at #NessBotanicGardens & shares the importance of engaging w/ the greater #botanicalgarden community.
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#IrisbgCommunity #PlantRecords #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens
Learn how to use #IrisBG to relate funding projects to #plantaccessions, benches, and more with our tutorial, The Funding screen: tinyurl.com/yey7wusm
#IrisBGFunding #GardenFunding #Gardendonors #plantrecords #plantcollection #plantdata #gardenrecords #gardendata #IrisBGtutorial
Exciting Announcement!
#IrisBG & #BGCI officially formalized their longstanding partnership through a (MOA).
This collaboration highlights the critical importance of reliable plant collection data in advancing #botanicalconservation efforts. Read the news in full: tinyurl.com/5dkjdbjs @yourbgci
March #IrisBGCommunitySpotlight profile: Emily Conn, Manager of Plant Records & Horticulture at #LincolnParkZoo shares how #zoolife has deepened their appreciation for plants & more: tinyurl.com/ypr2svfu
#irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantRecords #zoohorticulture #MiscanthusLittleZebra
Enhance your #IrisBGGardenExplorer to show art, benches, cafes &restrooms. Learn how to add and map them in our new article, Add Features to your Garden Explorer.
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#IrisBGFeatures #IrisBGKnowledgeLibrary #plantcollection #gardenrecords #irisBG #IrisBGtutorial
Read IrisBG's January Community Spotlight profile, Gregory Payton, Curator of Living Collections at #TheDawesArboretum.
#GregoryPayton #PlantCollectionsNetwork #irisbg #irisbgCommunitySpotlight #PlantRecords #PlantRecords #PlantCollections #Horticulture #PublicGardens #DaweswoodTawnyFleece
IrisBG-ArcGIS Mobile allows you to update accession records from IrisBG using ArcGIS products like Field Maps.
Our IrisBG-ArcGIS Mobile tutorials now explain how to utilize task lists & reference images!
#IrisBGArcGISMobile #mobiledatacollection #plantconservation #plantresearch #plantdata #irisBG
Patersonia spirafolia (spiral-leaved flag) is a threatened plant in the Iridaceae family native to Australia. It has three-lobed flowers with prominent pistol and stamens. The distinguishing feature of pubescent, spiral gray-green leaves is also present in the image. In the background, a scrubby groundcover with rose-purple-hued flowers also grows.
Exciting news! #irisBG partners w/ Botanic Gardens Australia & New Zealand #BGANZ to enhance #plantconservation & tackle #biodiversityloss. BGANZ members enjoy discounts on IrisBG services. See irisbg.com/BGANZ_partne... for details. Also- Beginner’s Guide to Plant Accessioning launches in 2025!
