Deb's Flower Talks: PEONIES (online)

Peonies summon feelings and visions of romance and past rich, luscious gardens lovingly tended by our mothers and grandmothers. But today’s peonies are not only the ones your grandmother had. There are many types of peonies in many colors that can grace your garden in May and June. Sun-loving and long-living, this is a must-have plant for most gardeners. They may look delicate but with the right care and maintenance, peonies are remarkably uncomplicated. And oh-so FRAGRANT! Let’s talk via Zoom about the world of peonies. "The peony is like the little black dress of flowers: stylish, timeless and always reliable. Gardeners have been planting these beauties for more than a century. If well-sited, peonies can bloom for decades." (From MidwestLiving.com) SPECIAL NOTE: This spring, Deb has Tuesday evening talks on THREE valuable flowering perennials. Come learn the best varieties AND growing techniques to help these show-stoppers thrive in your garden! March 4 - Hellebores April 8 - Peonies May 6 - Clematis INSTRUCTOR: DEB KNAPKE is passionate about gardening, sustainable garden design and the natural world, and enjoys sharing knowledge through her writing, public speaking, and garden consulting in the private and public sectors. She has served on various local and national committees and boards that focus on education, the environment, and sustainability. A popular speaker on WOSU's "All Sides" program, she loves being a gardener and has packed an amazing variety of perennials, trees, shrubs, and edibles onto the 2/3-acre lot surrounding her home.