How to move peonies

Fall is the best time to move a peony. (Garden Making photo)

I make a point of approaching herbaceous peonies with the respectful manner a garden dowager is due — given the good care they deserve, peonies… Read more

Rain-proof peonies

'Coral and Gold' peony. Photo courtesy of Blossom Hill Nursery.

This was the week rain smashed the pale pink ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peonies, which happens every year in early June. You just know there will be… Read more

Peonies and butterflies

Mourning cloak butterfly. (Photo by Brendan Zwelling)

The past week of heat and sun has made the garden dry, and last night I let the sprinkler run for an hour. This morning… Read more

Some of my favourite peonies

‘Jan van Leeuwen’ has a lemon scent. (Photo by Brendan Zwelling)

I’ve been rattling boxes in the garage, looking for the peony rings. It’s time to get these supports in place now that the soil is… Read more