How to Transplant Peonies in Fall: Divide and Move Them Without Sacrificing Blooms By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho | October 2026 Wondering how to transplant peonies without losing those beautiful spring flowers? The good news is that peonies are remarkably resilient. With the right timing, careful handling, and proper planting depth, you can move an…
When to Cut Back Peonies: 10 Fall Steps for Healthier Blooms By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho | October 2026 If you are wondering when to cut back peonies, the short answer is simple: wait until the foliage has naturally turned yellow or brown and the plant has gone dormant, usually after a hard frost. Then you…
How to Care for Peonies After Cutting: A Farmer’s Step-by-Step Guide By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies | Pocatello, Idaho | September 2026 There is a particular kind of satisfaction in cutting a peony at just the right moment, that soft, marshmallow stage when the bud is full but the petals haven’t yet begun to unfurl. But what happens…
Why Didn’t My Peonies Bloom? 7 Common Problems (and Easy Fixes) By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho Every June, we hear a version of the same story at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market. A gardener walks up to our booth, a little deflated, and says something like: “My peonies have gorgeous leaves this year, but I didn’t…
A Farmer’s Guide: 7 Proven Secrets for Growing Healthy Peonies in Idaho By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho Few flowers capture the beauty of an Idaho summer quite like a peony. Their enormous blooms, delicate fragrance, and remarkable longevity have made them a favorite in gardens throughout Southeast Idaho for generations. Yet, successful peony care in Idaho…
How to Store Peonies in the Refrigerator for Weeks: A Farmer’s Guide By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho One of the most remarkable things about peonies is that they can pause time. Harvested at the correct stage and stored properly, peonies can remain refrigerated for weeks — still capable of opening beautifully long after they…
7 Proven Secrets for Growing Healthy Peonies in Idaho: A Complete Care Guide By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho Few flowers capture the beauty of an Idaho summer quite like a peony. Their enormous blooms, delicate fragrance, and remarkable longevity have made them a favorite in gardens throughout Southeast Idaho for generations. Yet successful peony care in…
Stunning Peonies in Idaho: Your Complete 2026 Bloom Forecast By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho Peonies in Idaho are the crown jewels of the high-desert garden. While national gardening magazines often suggest an April bloom, those of us living in the Portneuf Valley know that our “Peony Party” follows its own unique mountain clock, and it…
Prepping Your Idaho Soil: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Peonies in Idaho By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho | May 2026 Here is something most gardening guides will not tell you: a peony planted correctly today can still be blooming in your grandchildren’s garden. These are 50-year plants. That changes how you think about May. May…
Peonies for Idaho Weddings: How to Order Local Blooms for Your Big Day By Melissa Warner, Portneuf Valley Peonies — Pocatello, Idaho There is a reason peonies appear in more wedding photographs than almost any other flower. They are lush and romantic and impossibly full. They carry a fragrance that lingers in a room. They photograph beautifully in natural…
