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DesignPeonies vs. Tomatoes—Discuss | Letter from the Editor
Folks often say that tomatoes are the gateway plants to becoming a gardener. The idea is that people get truly hooked on this hobby of ours once they grow something…
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DesignJewel’s Peony Collection
Today we’re visiting with Jewel Barkley. The pictures I have included are from my flower garden in Sea Girt, New Jersey. I have been growing peonies for about 10 years.…
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DesignThe Best Yellow, White, and Pink Peonies
Peonies are among people’s favorite late spring plants for a reason. Their textured, lobed foliage and large size make them stand out even without flowers. But when in bloom, there’s…
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DesignHow to Grow Tree Peonies in the Northeast
We gardeners in the Northeast are notorious for complaining about the weather, particularly about our cold, snowy winters and what often seems like too-short, too-hot summers, yet this four-season climate…
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DesignLuscious Peony Varieties for the Pacific Northwest
There is nothing quite like viewing the exquisite beauty of a blooming peony (Paeonia spp. and hybrids, Zones 3–9) in the garden. As a nongardener, I would purchase fresh cut…
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DesignPeonies in Croatia
The spring charm of peonies My name is Zarko Mudrovcic, and my garden is situated in Marija Gorica, 30 kilometers from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, in the southeastern part…
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DesignCindy’s Wisconsin Garden
Today we’re visiting Cindy Lindstedt’s garden in Wisconsin. I have been gardening for 25 years, am certified as a Southeastern Wisconsin Master Gardener (SEWMG) and am a member of the…
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How-ToSuccess with Peonies in the Northeast
Adding peonies (Paeonia spp. and cvs., Zones 3-8) to a garden brings enormous value. They are very long-lived and often are passed down from generation to generation. Once established, a…
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DesignIntoxicating Itoh Peonies for Northern California
What exactly is an Itoh peony? Itoh peonies were first developed by Toichi Itoh, who experimented for many years with crossing tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa cvs., Zones 4–8), which are…
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DesignTiny Alpines and Huge Peonies
Elle Ronis is back, sharing more of her beautiful and diverse garden. (If you missed her previous photos, click here.) Elle grows small, alpine, and rock garden plants in this…
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