Farm News

Allan 'Al' Rogers Memorial Service October 11, ...

Allan ‘Al’ Rogers  Memorial Service Al passed away September 23, 2015 at the age of 94. Al and his wife Dot founded Caprice Nursery (Sherwood). He was the author of...

Peonies - On Trend and Very Popular After All T...

The popularity of peony flowers is robust in recent years. In the spring, we fill vases with peonies - decorating tables, rooms and porches. Gardeners love them, because as perennials,...

Tips for Planting Peonies this Fall

Planting peonies this fall? Here are some tips for peony site selection and planting: * Pick a sunny, well drained location. Peonies love full sun. A bit of shade is okay;...

Collecting Peony Seed – Fantasies Gone Wild

Collecting Peony Seed Walking through our peony fields in search of seed pods from last springs’ hybridizing efforts fills me with anticipation. My thrill at finding seed on certain varieties...

What’s not to Love about Itoh Intersectional Pe...

These bush peonies are abundant bloomers with very pleasant fragrances. We love the ones that have lemony fragrances and find that almost every variety of intersectional peony has a heavenly scent....

When and Where to Plant Peonies

When do I plant peonies? Plant bare root peonies in the fall (September through November is prime peony planting time). Peonies from containers or pots can be transplanted in the...