Of all the wonderful different types of flowering plants that I simply have to have in my garden, peonies are always at the top of the list. They are a regal flower that feels very formal yet still “cottage garden-ish” to me…
Itoh Peonies - The Best Of Both Worlds
I first fell in love with Peonies back in the early 70’s when I was stationed in Petersburg, Virginia with the US Army. I was driving out in the country one afternoon when I came upon row after row of these incredible plants covered with pink, red or white blooms that looked like carnations on steroids…


I thought it might be fun to delve into something extra fun and a little different this week... the world of bog plants… they help balance the ecosystem and are both showy and…