One of my favorites in the garden are peonies.
Giant with lovely full petals bringing joy in the early spring.
There were 2 peonies on the property when we first moved to the refuge. Each year we add more and spend the winter plotting where to fit in still more.
This painting hung above the eminent horticulturist Isabella Stewart Gardener’s desk.

Isabella’s Peonies Isabella Stewart Gardner
The American Peony Society-A World of Peonies
Peonies Care Basics Every Gardener Should Know
8 Types of Peonies, Plus How to Care for Them Before and After They Bloom
Caring for Peonies: 10 Tips and Tricks for Success! | Almanac.com
How to Grow and Care for Peonies
20 Beautiful Peonies to Grow | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Peony History | Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum

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