Peonies require regular water, so water deeply and thoroughly every 10 days or so. This will help the plant become ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like ...

More than 30 species of peonies (Paeonia spp.) can be found worldwide. Unfortunately, only a few are commercially available and ever show up in our gardens. Used medicinally in China and Europe for a ...

Peonies are colorful flowering plants that can be a great addition to your garden. They are easy to grow, with not much upkeep required to thrive. These hardy perennial plants can survive severe ...

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 ...