Peonies: How to create a personal cutting garden

Once you’re enrolled, click on Curriculum above to start the class!

Picture this:

Giant peony bouquets for every room in your house all spring!  Every year for the rest of your life.  Cheap.

Bringing bouquets to friends and family.  (Feeeel the boost in your popularity)

Let me show you how easy it is.

Agenda:

I. Introduction

• Welcome and Introduction to Midsommar Farm
• Why peonies are so EASY

II. Understanding Peonies

• The Basics
• Exploring different peony types and forms
• Seeds vs Roots
• Side-buds

III. Planning Your Peony Garden

• Recommended cultivars
• Sourcing roots and typical cost
• Selecting the ideal location

IV. Planting and Caring for Peonies

• Soil preparation and amendments
• Planting techniques and timing
• Watering and fertilizing tips
• To support or not to support
• End of season clean-up

V. Dealing with Common Challenges

• Pest and disease management
• Tips for extending the blooming season

VI. Harvesting Cut Peonies

• Timing harvest for maximum vase life
• Proper cutting techniques
• Storage tips

VII. Frequently Asked Questions

• Can peonies grow in pots or containers?
• How many plants? How much space?
• Can they be grown in the south?

VIII. Bonus Content

• How growing your own is beneficial for the environment
• Hybridization and breeding peonies
• Introduction to selling peonies