This lively romp through the realm of peonies cheerfully and thoroughly demystifies the undisputed queen of flowers. It divulges the peony's best-kept secrets and dispenses practical wisdom for growing spectacular peonies, based on the author's 10 years spent operating a peony farm in Indiana. "How Not to Kill a Peony" covers all the bases, including how to choose the best peonies, how to divide and plant the roots, how to cut fresh flowers and cold-store peony buds for 7 weeks, and much more. Packed with hundreds of gorgeous photos, it's sure to inform and inspire, and will leave you wanting more after you've turned the last page.