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A great season for Peonies at Peony Farm

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What a great season we’ve had at Peony Farm.  In addition to plentiful, beautiful peonies and a sunny weather – we enjoyed seeing our old friends, and got to meet their family members and new friends in the garden.  It’s also a pleasure to meet people taking a short trip to Sequim, or vacationing  in the Olympic Peninsula.

I love sharing ideas with visitors about the peony culture.  I so enjoy the oohs and aahs and exclamations about the wonderful atmosphere the garden offers to one and all alike!

This year, our local newspaper The Peninsula Daily News honored us. They featured an article about Peony Farm,  you can read it here:    http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20150608/NEWS/306089992

As a result of this article,  residents from Sequim, and outlying communities came to visit and congratulated us for being selected by Garden Design Magazine for their Spring 2016 issue.

I, for one, am looking forward to Garden Design Spring 2016 issue!

The peonies are done blooming and until next blooming season, we bid our friends “so long”.

If you’ve missed coming down to visit with us,  you can still view the beautiful peonies in color at Peony Farm 2015 Catalog.    This also affords you the ability to place an order before your selection is all sold out.

Www.ilovepeonies.com

www.ilovepeonies.com

 

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RIOT OF COLOR WHEN PEONIES ARE IN BLOOM

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The peonies are blooming now and what a riot of color and fragrance that is!

Visitors to the farm/gardens are amazed at the beauty they see . The flowers in bloom are indeed gorgeous and a sight to behold.  And for our locals, those who had not visited the farm before were astounded that we have been at this location for over 5 years now and the number of peony varieties planted (over 2,500 peonies).

Alhambra Peony Tree at Peony Farm, WA
Alhambra Peony Tree
Anna Marie Tree Peony
Anna Marie Tree Peony at Peony Farm, WA
Cora Louise bud, beginning to unfurl
Cora Louise bud, beginning to unfurl
Coral Charm at Peony Farm
Stunning Coral Charm
Beautiful Senorita at Peony Farm what a delight
Beautiful Senorita at Peony Farm what a delight
Coral Charm in the Peony Farm fields
Coral Charm in the Peony Farm fields
First Arrival Itoh peony
First Arrival Itoh peony
Walter Mains peony at Peony Farm, WA
Walter Mains peony at Peony Farm, WA
Julia Rose Itoh Peony, at Peony Farm, WA
Julia Rose Itoh Peony, at Peony Farm, WA
Hephestos Tree Peony at Peony Farm, WA
Hephestos Tree Peony at Peony Farm, WA loads of buds this year
Royal Robe tree peony, Peony Farm, WA
Royal Robe tree peony, Peony Farm, WA glorious color!
Edulis Superba at Peony Farm, WA
Come visit the peonies at Peony Farm
Looking for that special peony for your garden?
Looking for that special peony for your garden? Come visit us at Peony Farm

The gardens will be open to the public until June 28. 2015 from 11am to 4pm.  Do come and visit!

 

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Blooming days for Peonies

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Peony lovers all over the USA, including me, count the days every year when the Peonies are blooming.

 

From May 15 to June 28, Peony Farm is once again opening its farm to the public for the much awaited blooming of the peonies. During this 2 months window, peonies of different blooming periods (there are 7 of them) will be opening 7-10 days apart. This is why some peony lovers choose different varieties in order to enjoy an extended blooming period.

Peony Farm Peonies on Parade
Peonies on Parade – blooming time at Peony Farm , WA

 

Peony Farm will be posting photos of peonies in bloom at:
Peony Farm facebook

To ensure that your selection is reserved, place your order early as they move pretty fast. Also, check out the new selections coming this fall at the website Peony Farm.

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PEONIES IN THE SPRING TIME

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You can usually see  the tell tale signs of spring  when you see the pink and red eyes breaking ground.  The peonies have survived yet another winter!

 

Coral Charm buds leafing 2015The peonies are sprouting now and it’s delightful to see stems developing from those pink eyes.   The very early to early varieties have as much as 12 inches of growth. 

Tree Peony buds 2015 It is also delightful to see the plump leaf buds forming on the tree peonies! They’ve weathered the fall conditions and are doing beautifully.

Henry Bockstoce eyesCheck out how plump the developing eye of Henry Bockstoce is, as it breaks ground

 I’ve also added some new varieties this year and will be posting the pictures shortly.

Hope you are having fun discovering the new growths in your gardens!

You can also view the new additions and our 2015 Catalog at: www.shop.ilovepeonies.com

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Thanksgiving at Peony Farm

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Thanksgiving.  We have much to give thanks for

Thanksgiving at Peony FarmOur Lord sees fit to bless us with  good health,   ongoing growth of the business, loyal following – both local and all over the USA, repeat customers,  great vendors,  great crop,  improving efficiencies ,  and improved cash flow.

On the health side,  I’ve had a successful skin cancer surgery, cataract surgery and I feel that I am on target in being “diabetes free” by February 2015.

On the relationship side, we are communicating better and that is a big plus!

This year, I found my way back to God and learning much to show my love and appreciation for all that He has provided for me now and in the past.

Thank you dear Lord for all the blessings.

 

 

 

 

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Peony Passion high at Peony Farm

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Peony Passion was the driving force into the formation of Peony Farm.

Now celebrating our 5th Year,  we are even more so enthusiastic about growing peonies.
PF 5th yr photoOur customers and the response we receive both online and onsite are very rewarding.    Seeing the peonies grow vigorously and visitors and customers alike enjoying the beautiful peonies is very satisfying.

peonies ready for shipmentWe serve customers passionate about peonies, locally and all over the US.

Garden Club visitWe’ve become a destination point in the Pacific Northwest.   Visitors from all over the world, local friends and garden clubs come to see the peonies during our Annual Peonies on Parade event during the months of May and June.

Peony Farms Thank YouThank You for your patronage and support!

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FALL PEONY SHIPMENTS

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What a hectic 2 months it had been!  Peonies are being readied for Fall Shipments.

We were digging peonies, diving peonies, pulling customer orders, packaging and shipping them to their new owners!!!…and still are!

dug peoniesnewly dug peonies ready for division

tent full of roots2 tents full of divided peony roots

 

packaging peonies for shipmentcustomer orders pulled, being packaged

 

peonies ready for shipmentpackages of peonies waiting for the pick-up by the postman

It is wonderful to know that these peonies will be growing soon in gardens all over the USA, giving pleasure to our customers for years to come.

Kansas rowHappy Planting You All!!!

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Visiting the farm during Peony blooming season

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Viewing bench surrounded by Peonies
Viewing bench surrounded by luscious Peonies

During the months of May and June,  we open the gates so that visitors can come and visit the peonies in bloom.   Visitors from the Sequim Chamber of Commerce, local residents’ visiting family and friends, people visiting the Olympic Peninsula or the Twilight site of Edward and Bella – our customers, their family and visitors delight us with stories about their own peonies.

 

henry sass duo
Heavenly Peonies at Peony Farm

 

I’ve always felt that a visit to the Peony Farm is a way to de-stress, because of the comments we receive.  They delight in the peace and beauty surrounding the farm, the fragrance wafting in the air from the peony blossoms and the variety of peonies.  They are amazed to discover that there are some many varieties available.

Picnic at the Farm
Delightful Picnic at Peony Farm

Even non-peony lovers go home with a plant or two to bring back with them memories of their visit.

THROUGH THE LENS
THROUGH THE LENS
Garden Club visit
Garden club members visiting the farm
Angels visiting the farm
Angels visiting the farm

And, surprise of surprise, upon visiting the Butchart Garden in Victoria, BC, they discovered that Peony Farm is  only 20  miles from the Port Angeles ferry!  Definitely, Peony Farm is becoming a destination venue for people visiting the Olympic Peninsula along with Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest, Hoh Rain Forest – check out venues at Destination at the Olympic Peninsula.

Do plan your visit next year! on our Annual Peonies on Parade.

 

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Peonies Fall Care

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>With Fall around the corner,  thought I’d share the 4 part video regarding the care of the different classes of peonies that is posted on our website: Peonies Fall Care

As you scroll down towards the middle of the page, you will see the different videos for each category.
Please note that the care for the Tree Peony is somewhat different from the other peonies and if you have tree peonies, please really pay attention.

Peonies Fall Care overview

PEONY FALL CARE – a 4 Part Video Presentation

  • Video 1:  Overview – Why   

      Steps to take to put your peonies to bed for fall –

Peony Fall CAre @ Peony Farm

  • Video 2:  Herbaceous Peonies
  • Video 3:  Itoh Peonies
  • Video 4:  Tree Peonies
Tree Peonies Fall Care of Peony Farm
How to take care of Tree Peonies in the Fall

 

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