Known as “the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th anniversary flower,” this versatile perennial blossoms into lush flowers between late spring and early summer and, if ...

Growing up in Minnesota, I was always entranced by the peonies my mom grew. Their ruffled elegance and fragile-looking petals held a scent that took my breath away. I would stand next to a bloom and ...

When daughter-in-law Dawn offered to write this column about a particularly striking plant, I admittedly flashed to the wisdom of Dr. Sigmund Freud. You see, I had a case of peony's envy. And when I ...

11:44, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Updated: 11:45, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 Peonies burst into life in spring, marking the beginning of our borders' best months. Dramatic as they are, the big blooms pair well with a ...