Excuse the abundance of photos, but if you have been following me and this blog for any length of time, you know that peonies are my favorites. This year they came on fast after such a long, cold winter. I was a little surprised at how early they showed, but still so happy to see them return. Each year I watch in anticipation and each year I am still just awed at the huge blossoms that come out of those little buds.
Life is so busy for our family right now. Soccer is wrapping up, field hockey is starting. The end of the school year is in sight. Jane is finishing up her 8th grade year. It's really hard to wrap my brain around the fact that she will be in high school in August. At the same time, she is so ready to make the move that it only seems right. I'd be lying if I said that there hadn't been some tears already. And I'd be kidding myself if I said that there won't be more. Watching these girls grow is such an incredible gift. I feel lucky to be along on their journey.
Love the colour of these. I have deep dark pink/red in my garden and pale pink but not this shade
Peonies are my favorite too. They remind me of my mother: she had several planted in our backyard growing up. We found several in our yard when we moved into this house, and I was so happy! I love the color of yours!
Lucky you! Our peony season is still a good ways off… mine are only shoots about a foot or so high. But your pics give me hope of sunnier/warmer days to come… spring’s been a long time getting here this year!
I saw a peonies the other day and thought of you! Didn’t realize it till now but I expect a peony post from you. Means it’s spring!
Thank your for the photos…your peonies are beautiful.
I always loved them when I grew up in the midwest…
they don’t grow in Florida.
I am awaiting my peonies. They are my favourite flower in the garden. Pretty much the only flower save for calla lilly that is also quite lovely.
I wish peonies grew down here. I’m jealous!