IrisBG
@theirisbg.bsky.social
🌱 Botanical Collections Management System | Community-focused
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
tinyurl.com/3hcf8wu8
#IrisBG #PlantRecords
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
tinyurl.com/3hcf8wu8
#IrisBG #PlantRecords
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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
tinyurl.com/3hcf8wu8
#IrisBG #PlantRecords
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
tinyurl.com/3hcf8wu8
#IrisBG #PlantRecords
How do you keep your nursery inventory running smoothly?
Autumn Ayers from @descansogardens.bsky.social shares how her team uses the #IrisBGArcGISMobile to track thousands of plants + streamline their nursery workflow.
Read the highlights & watch the full #CoffeeChat recording: tinyurl.com/56r3d8a4
Autumn Ayers from @descansogardens.bsky.social shares how her team uses the #IrisBGArcGISMobile to track thousands of plants + streamline their nursery workflow.
Read the highlights & watch the full #CoffeeChat recording: tinyurl.com/56r3d8a4
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
How do you keep your nursery inventory running smoothly?
Autumn Ayers from @descansogardens.bsky.social shares how her team uses the #IrisBGArcGISMobile to track thousands of plants + streamline their nursery workflow.
Read the highlights & watch the full #CoffeeChat recording: tinyurl.com/56r3d8a4
Autumn Ayers from @descansogardens.bsky.social shares how her team uses the #IrisBGArcGISMobile to track thousands of plants + streamline their nursery workflow.
Read the highlights & watch the full #CoffeeChat recording: tinyurl.com/56r3d8a4
✨ 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
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
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
✨ 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
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
✨ 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 ⚡Community Spotlight: tinyurl.com/2282r7sv
For Emily James, it was family gardens, a career pivot, and a love of being outdoors.
🌱 Read her story in this month’s ⚡Community Spotlight: tinyurl.com/2282r7sv
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
✨ 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 ⚡Community Spotlight: tinyurl.com/2282r7sv
For Emily James, it was family gardens, a career pivot, and a love of being outdoors.
🌱 Read her story in this month’s ⚡Community Spotlight: tinyurl.com/2282r7sv
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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
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.
tinyurl.com/7sxed4je
#IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement
tinyurl.com/7sxed4je
#IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
tinyurl.com/7sxed4je
#IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement
tinyurl.com/7sxed4je
#IrisBG #plantrecords #botanicgardens #collectionsmanagement
☕ Oct Coffee Chat: Join us Tue, Oct 14 with Michelle Beloskur (Midwest Invasive Plant Network / PGSIP) to learn how gardens can share invasive plant data & strengthen early detection + management.
🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
☕ Oct Coffee Chat: Join us Tue, Oct 14 with Michelle Beloskur (Midwest Invasive Plant Network / PGSIP) to learn how gardens can share invasive plant data & strengthen early detection + management.
🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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
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
September 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
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
📅 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
September 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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
📅 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
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
August 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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
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
tinyurl.com/uvsn3ec6
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
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
August 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
tinyurl.com/uvsn3ec6
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
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
#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
July 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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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
#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
The recent #IrisBGCoffeeChat, features #Filoli's John Chau.
He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems!
Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46
He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems!
Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46
July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The recent #IrisBGCoffeeChat, features #Filoli's John Chau.
He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems!
Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46
He shares his organized approach to managing seasonal display records & we introduce custom attributes for #AccessionItems!
Download attached copies of John's Excel spreadsheets & watch the recording: See the article: tinyurl.com/ymwfwb46
Two July #IrisBGCoffeeChats
#BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility
w/ Patricia Malcom
📅 Tues. July 8th
10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET
Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx
Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet
📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST
U.S. time
📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT
Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy
#BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility
w/ Patricia Malcom
📅 Tues. July 8th
10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET
Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx
Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet
📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST
U.S. time
📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT
Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy
June 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Two July #IrisBGCoffeeChats
#BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility
w/ Patricia Malcom
📅 Tues. July 8th
10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET
Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx
Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet
📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST
U.S. time
📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT
Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy
#BGCI | PlantSearch's new communication facility
w/ Patricia Malcom
📅 Tues. July 8th
10 AM EDT | 4 PM CET
Register tinyurl.com/bd6ev2fx
Combating illegal cacti trade | MichPillet
📅 Wed, Jul 9, 9 am AEST
U.S. time
📅 Tues, Jul 8, 4 pm PT
Register tinyurl.com/47z3yssy
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
#NationalTrustScotland #irisbg #IrisbgCommunity #PlantCollections #Horticulture #plantcuration #PublicGardens
June 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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
#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
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
June 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
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
Jack shared how he uses IrisBG to document, manage, & protect the zoo’s tree collection.
Watch the recording: tinyurl.com/36v96e95
#TreeInspections #TreeSafetyRisk #IrisBG
May 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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
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
tinyurl.com/yc4s75kh
#irisbg #plantrecords #plantcollection #gardenrecords #gardendata #botanicalgarden #plantconservation #plantresearch #taxonomicresearch #botany #horticulture
May 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#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
tinyurl.com/yc4s75kh
#irisbg #plantrecords #plantcollection #gardenrecords #gardendata #botanicalgarden #plantconservation #plantresearch #taxonomicresearch #botany #horticulture
For the April #IrisBGCoffeeChat, Cornell Botanic Garden's Kerry Dillon shared how working with the #Haudenosaunee community has shaped their #livingcollections and programming for more meaningful & inclusive collections through plant records.
Watch the video + read more:
tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt
Watch the video + read more:
tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt
May 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
For the April #IrisBGCoffeeChat, Cornell Botanic Garden's Kerry Dillon shared how working with the #Haudenosaunee community has shaped their #livingcollections and programming for more meaningful & inclusive collections through plant records.
Watch the video + read more:
tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt
Watch the video + read more:
tinyurl.com/yw2kr7pt
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
📲 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
April 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
📲 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