In the Green Mountains of Vermont, what was once the old Frost farm is now home to our peony plant nursery. We have been working this rocky piece of hillside for over 30 years and for more then 20 of those years have been liking the way peonies take to this ground. During the early years we have tried strawberries, raspberries, a market garden, dried flowers and cut flowers. Never full time, but just enough to know that working with a piece of land is a most satisfying venture.
300 different varieties of peonies are grown here. From the classical full doubles that your Grandmother kept to the newest hybrid varieties. Singles doubles & Japanese are all well represented and we are always looking and adding the more unusual forms and colors that today's hybridizers (incl. ourselves) are developing
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We are located 1.5 miles off of route 103 between Ludlow and Rutland, in Belmont Vermont. At an elevation of almost 2000' our bloom season is among the latest in the East and typically goes into the 2nd week of July.
We think we have the largest offering of ready to plant potted peonies in New England. We have anywhere from 60 - 80 different varieties available each Spring. We have been selling potted peonies for about 10 yrs now and regardless of what other horticulturists might claim about Spring planted peonies....we know from experience that they do just fine.
cv. Lotus Bloom
About 25 years ago we started to collect peonies....and we haven't stopped yet.A hobby that's sort of evolved....and to pay for more peonies!
We are of the opinion that the most important aspect of growing good peonies is GREAT soil. In that regard, we spend a lot of time feeding and amending the soil, letting the plants take care of themselves.
We have an ongoing regime of cover cropping, tillage and plant based products that seem to work well for us in keeping things in balance here. Although we are not "certified" organic we are strong believers in the practice
Depending on our other work load, mine in construction and Nancy's faux finishing business, we find that some years we are able to open earlier or close later in the season.
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CV. Walter Faxon
cv. Paula Fay
We are also fortunate to live in an area with many peony enthusiasts as well as numerous 2nd home owners. We sell mostly to people who are able to visit us during the season and who can experience the true colors, plant habit, scent and character of the actual plant in bloom. For those who can not actually pick out their peony selection, we now have an on-line store where you can see and purchase online
Peak bloom season typically the latter half of JUNE
CV. Nippon Beauty
Open during bloom season only
Open from 9 - 5
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802-259-2716
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT AUGUST 31 WILL THE LAST DAY TO PLACE ORDERS FOR THIS FALL DELIVERY.
And after 12 yrs operating as a nursery we have decided to ease our way out of it. One factor is that our rented 4 acre propagation field is questionable going forward. In addition the work load that is required here and that what is gained is terribly out of balance. Our ageing bodies are speaking to us and hopefully the future will let us enjoy more of the summer ....that seems to disappear so quickly while tending peonies. Lots of nice people we have met and will be what we miss the most. Its going to take a couple of years so we might still be here next season.
Closed for the 2011 season
