I've been collecting peonies in my small front yard for the last five years. Though I didn't have the space, I would occasionally happen upon a bargain that I simply couldn't pass. When moving finally became an option, I knew that I wanted to bring my peony plants with me. This meant waiting until the…
Continue reading ➞ Planting a Peony Patch in the Garden
Two years ago, I bought several 'Coral Sunset' peony bushes from an online end of the season sale. At about $4.00 each, I knew that I couldn't resist ordering just a few more plants. In that purchase were two of these beauties! With our late snow storm this year, I was seriously worried that I…
Continue reading ➞ In Bloom: ‘Coral Sunset’ Peony
I've been working on taking better photos lately. Apparently, I still have a lot to learn. On the internet, it feels so overwhelming to try competing with the perfect people. Oh well, here are so pictures. Those big, fluffy Sarah Bernhardt peonies never disappoint me. For this vase, I just added some sweet peas and…
Continue reading ➞ Peonies, Sweet Peas, and More! This Week’s Flower Arrangements
Recent excessive rains have made the garden a total mess. The mud, I can't even describe how muddy it is! I have roughly 100 dahlias patiently waiting to be planted. Alas, that doesn't mean that many flowers haven't already started to bloom. Let's take a closer look at the flowers, shall we? The firmament forget…
Continue reading ➞ Cut Flower Bloom Update – Mid May Garden
Planning a cut flower garden can be really difficult when you're growing in a very small space. While I wish that I could grow everything, I do have to plan ahead in terms of what colors will match each other and which types of plants will be blooming at the same time. This year I…
Continue reading ➞ Peony and Lady of Shalott Roses with Chantilly Snapdragons – Cut Flower Garden
