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Now that July has arrived, most of us throughout the Northern Hemisphere have finished picking peonies. While there are exceptions (AK), the majority of flower growers are past the peony bloom season … read more

Pruning Peony Buds for Maximum Yield In Newly Established PlantingsNEW PEONY PLANTS NEED MAXIMUM ROOT ENERGY A newly planted peony has a limited amount of energy available for growth. This is determin … read more

What is the value of one peony root for a fresh cut flower grower?If you are an aspiring market grower considering planting peonies for profit, these may be some useful numbers. Let’s keep in mind, pe … read more

One of the most frequent reasonings I hear to use toxic herbicides like Round-Up, is that “there is no other way to control perennial grasses”. That is not true. The primary reason for herbicide use i … read more

Cover crops are indispensable in the pursuit of creating a farm that is both ecologically and economically sustainable. One of the great challenges in farming is to create cost effective producti … read more