Everything is coming up Peonies!
Peonies thrive in the Willamette Valley and, every May and June, peony fans flock from all over to admire the blooming fields. Adelman Peony Gardens located in nearby Brooks, has been awarded Best of Show for 11 of the last 20 years by the American Peony Society and is a must-visit. Owners, Jim & Carol Adelman purchased the farm property back in 1974. They raised five children there, farmed the land, and continue to oversee the entire company. Here, you can walk along spacious grass walkways in the stunning 2-acre display garden and experience the colors and fragrances of over 500 named peonies. Be sure to check out the flower truck and cart and take a fresh bouquet or potted flowers home with you, May 1 to June 15.
At the friendly Brooks Gardens, located just north of Salem, you’ll be mesmerized by the multitude of herbaceous (bush) and Itoh (a cross between a bush and a tree) peony styles, colors and fragrances. Visit the garden during bloom season, from May 2 through June 9.