Farm News

Peony and Iris at Brooks Gardens peony farm - M...

May 12, 2013 Happy Mother’s Day!  Looks like it will be a refreshing 70 degrees with a chance of (welcome) showers. Personally, I kind of wilt when it’s 80+ degrees;...

Peony and Iris at Brooks Gardens peony farm - M...

May 12, 2013 Happy Mother’s Day!  Looks like it will be a refreshing 70 degrees with a chance of (welcome) showers. Personally, I kind of wilt when it’s 80+ degrees;...

Peony Field Update

May 7, 2013 Some of the peonies that have opened in the past few days: Al’s Choice, Bartzella, Callie’s Memory, Command Performance, Dainty Lass, Garden Peace, Joker, Lemon Chiffon, White...

Peony Field Update

May 7, 2013 Some of the peonies that have opened in the past few days: Al’s Choice, Bartzella, Callie’s Memory, Command Performance, Dainty Lass, Garden Peace, Joker, Lemon Chiffon, White...

Peony & Iris farm opens Wednesday, May 1st

Our Brooks Gardens peony farm and iris gardens open May 1st for the 2013 bloom season.  We have more peonies blooming this year during opening week compared to previous years....

Peony & Iris farm opens Wednesday, May 1st

Our Brooks Gardens peony farm and iris gardens open May 1st for the 2013 bloom season.  We have more peonies blooming this year during opening week compared to previous years....

Peonies are sprouting! Springtime tips on peony...

Peonies are sprouting now! The peonies here in Oregon are sprouting like crazy – a few early varieties are over a foot tall, while late varieties are just barely poking...

Peonies are sprouting! Springtime tips on peony...

Peonies are sprouting now! The peonies here in Oregon are sprouting like crazy – a few early varieties are over a foot tall, while late varieties are just barely poking...

Re-blooming Peonies are a Rare Delight

August 9, 2012 We have raised peonies commercially for nearly 12 years and have had perhaps 5 different varieties produce a beautiful blossom or two in July or August. It...

Re-blooming Peonies are a Rare Delight

August 9, 2012 We have raised peonies commercially for nearly 12 years and have had perhaps 5 different varieties produce a beautiful blossom or two in July or August. It...

Simple Care for Peonies in the Summer

July 25, 2012 To keep your peony plants looking great through the summer and fall, clip off tattered leaves and stems. Be sure to take a look at the bottom...

Simple Care for Peonies in the Summer

July 25, 2012 To keep your peony plants looking great through the summer and fall, clip off tattered leaves and stems. Be sure to take a look at the bottom...