The Peony Report

I haven't paid for a peony yet and I don't intend to, dang it! The thing is, I have had to wait for 3 years for my first one to bloom. JP and I went on a midnight raid to a location that was clearly neglecting their massive peony on the corner of two streets near by. We were each able to get one, with maybe 2 eyes each and for the first 2 years it was touch and go. I nursed my curbside peony to its first bloom this year. There are five flowers that I will look forward to seeing. The ants are busy sucking the sweet nectar now which tells me all is right with the flower. I can't wait to see it.

Albano Road Peony: Garden 3/side. White. Started blooming May 1.
Forest Trail Peony: Garden 4. Looks like no blooms this year, all foliage, about 3' tall.
Fishersville Peony: Garden 2. Will bloom within next few weeks.
Preddy Creek Peony: Garden 3/side. Fuchia. Will bloom within the week.