Post by wildhorseluvr on Jun 20, 2015 18:27:05 GMT
Begging for some help here. I do NOT have a green thumb, I could kill dandelions and crab grass. 
But I have fallen in love with peonies.
I live in central Oregon, I think we're Zone 6b. High desert area, usually don't get more than 5 below in winter, but do hit 15 below once in awhile. "Frost free" season is maybe 90 days in a good year, but can get frost any day of the year, and 100 degrees or more in the summer (usually not for more than a week or two).
My current situation is that my place will be going up for sale, but I likely won't be moving for a year, possibly 2. I am a livestock person but due to very poor health, I have to get rid of pretty much all my animals except dogs/cats and move into or close to town, probably on less than 1/2 acre. I HAVE to find something productive to do, which will most likely be limited gardening. Mostly vegies but some flowers too.
So, is it possible for someone with a black thumb to learn to garden? Can I grow peonies here? I've heard they are pretty easy to care for. (Yeah!) Can I plant some this year and transplant them when I move? I've read they don't like to be transplanted.
Could they be grown in a large container and transplanted later? Or do I have to wait until I move? What type (herbaceous, Itoh, Tree) would be best, and should they be early, mid or late bloomers, or a mixture?
Anyone have any particular favorites or suggestions? I love bright colored, fragrant flowers.
But I have fallen in love with peonies. I live in central Oregon, I think we're Zone 6b. High desert area, usually don't get more than 5 below in winter, but do hit 15 below once in awhile. "Frost free" season is maybe 90 days in a good year, but can get frost any day of the year, and 100 degrees or more in the summer (usually not for more than a week or two).
My current situation is that my place will be going up for sale, but I likely won't be moving for a year, possibly 2. I am a livestock person but due to very poor health, I have to get rid of pretty much all my animals except dogs/cats and move into or close to town, probably on less than 1/2 acre. I HAVE to find something productive to do, which will most likely be limited gardening. Mostly vegies but some flowers too.
So, is it possible for someone with a black thumb to learn to garden? Can I grow peonies here? I've heard they are pretty easy to care for. (Yeah!) Can I plant some this year and transplant them when I move? I've read they don't like to be transplanted.
Could they be grown in a large container and transplanted later? Or do I have to wait until I move? What type (herbaceous, Itoh, Tree) would be best, and should they be early, mid or late bloomers, or a mixture? Anyone have any particular favorites or suggestions? I love bright colored, fragrant flowers.
