From when and where to plant to how to store for arrangements, potter and author Christopher Spitzmiller shares expert advice ...

This fall, when you buy bare-root peonies, take a chance on yellow or coral-colored hybrids. Your garden will thank you. By Margaret Roach “The garden starts orange,” Kathleen Gagan was saying the ...

We think of the stars of the April garden as the azaleas and the dogwoods. April’s fabulous flower, however, is the peony. What a glorious day it is when a large juicy peony bud opens up. Stunning ...

A common problem for gardeners is a peony or bearded iris that doesn’t bloom. Almost always, the reason is incorrect planting. Unlike many perennials, peony and iris have specific planting ...

Thu., May 22, 2025 Peonies and their flowers add a spectacular dimension to early summer gardens with their bold, colorful and fragrant flowers. After flowering, their shiny green leaves continue to ...

Can you grow peonies in Tallahassee? If you scale back your expectations, yes. Three years ago, I went to a wedding in Rhode Island where the bride’s bouquet and all the tables were decorated with ...

The West Virginia University garden calendar recommends dividing peonies this month. Peonies are perennial favorites in the flower garden. Few herbaceous plants can rival them for floral display and ...

Peonies are generational ... so Bobby and I found a field with generations of peonies! Also there is Laverne Dunsmore of Countryside Gardens in Delano - the peony guy to answer all our questions about ...

Q: I have a white peony plant that looks healthy and produces loads of blooms. The blooms open to very large flowers. Unfortunately, all the flowers have a brown edging on each petal. Except for the ...

If you want a garden full of gorgeous big peony flowers next spring, the groundwork starts in November. It's easy to overlook your perennial shrubs once the weather turns cold. Getting your peonies ...

Jennifer K. of Windsor asks: I am growing a few varieties of shelling beans but I’m not sure how to dry them. Can you help me out? Here’s a couple of ways to dry beans for storage. First, and most ...

There are two times of year that spark joy in gardeners' hearts: When the seed catalogs begin arriving in winter, and when bulb catalogs arrive in late summer. For the last few weeks, I have gone to ...