Peonies

One of the most extravagant flowers in bloom, the peony. They belong in the lobby of the Plaza Hotel in NYC. But they can also be just as grand and "classy" at Snow Meadow Farm too. Half of the peonies went into the compost, but the other half found their way to a few vases.

Perennial flowers offer the most abundant and beautiful flowers, but aren't around long enough. I have a love-hate relationship with them for that reason.




I did some extensive weeding in the gardens today. I tried to get most of it before the mercury hits 90, as it is expected to do here in Maine. The two crops I'd like to report on today are the Red Norland Potatoes. The green plants are starting to poke through the earth. Johnny's instructions are to let the green grow 6-8" and then begin the dirt piling process.

The other crop I'd like to mention are the pumpkins. They are HUGE! I weeded around them and killed a whole bunch'a snails. I am very encouraged.

Happy Father's Day from the Warehouse Gardens to all the awesome dad's out there!
--Annie