I think I became a landscape architect—and now a farmer and florist—because my Dad grew peonies. He grew lots of other things in our yard, including apples trees, a pumpkin patch between our house and the golf course behind us, and raspberries on trellises, (none of which was appreciated by the stuffy neighborhood design committee). But what got my little girl heart beating were the big fluffy larger-than-life blooms of a flower that grows so easily here in the Pacific Northwest. Their scent practically follows you down the streets, so full are front yards here with peonies in June.
Now, in early July, you can often still get peonies in the continental United States. You might have to baby some buds from your own garden in the refrigerator, bringing them out to bloom during the hot days of July, or if you're a bride who absolutely must have peonies, you can have them shipped from Alaska and other colder climates where they bloom later in the season.
Marigold and Mint is an organic farm, a retail shop, and a studio. The farm is situated along the Snoqualmie River, about 30 miles east of Seattle and the shop is located in the Melrose Market on Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2008 by owner Katherine Anderson, Marigold and Mint reflects her lifetime love of flowers and landscapes. Trained as a landscape architect, she brings her affection for both clean and clear design and intricate patterns to Marigold and Mint.
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Hi PeonyLady,Thanks for your comments—what do you want to use the photo for? You can email me privately about it—I'm at claire.lui@bonniercorp.com, I'm the web editor.Thanks! Claire
You have a knack for traking pictures. All the photos are lovely. Love this last one. Also the one wth the cut flowers in the back of the car.
Never thought of arranging peonies with thistle before; effective in showing up the peonies!
Ilovepeonies and the picture of the peonies in your article are so beautiful! i quite agree that once exposed to those huge, fragrant flowers, it is easy to get hooked. I started out loving to have them at home, filling the room with its gorgeous bouquets to planting 23 of them in my garden. Like you from passion for peonies, it led to a career. Mine took me to opening a Peony Farm in Washington. Wonder if I might be able to use your photo? I jjust love it.
