Whistle Stop Peonies

08/08/2026

Still time to grab a bouquet from Sears and Stems at the Kirksville's Farmers market this morning.

07/22/2026

July is American Grown Flower Month!

As a small token of our appreciation, below is a reward that can be used during your next visit. Hope you enjoy it!

Whistle Stop Peonies — July Newsletter

What Do You Do All Summer?

It's the question I get more than any other once the peony blooms fade: "So... what do you *do* all summer?"

My favorite answer is that I nap all afternoon if I feel like it. That's a joke, mostly. The truth is the weeding never stops, and honestly, the weeds are winning more battles than I am.

Here in Gorin, July, August, and September mean heat — real heat. So my mornings are for weeding outside, and my cutoff is around 11 a.m. Call me a wimp if you want, but once the sun gets high, I'm done fighting it for the day.

Celebrating American Grown Flowers Month

July is American Grown Flowers Month, and I like to take a moment to talk about why that matters. It might seem like a small thing, but flowers imported into the U.S. are often sprayed for pests to clear customs, and they tend to have a shorter vase life by the time they reach you. Flowers grown close to home skip that whole process — fresher, longer-lasting, and often better for the environment along the way.

A New Chapter: KC Flower Farmers Wholesale Market

This year I joined the KC Flower Farmers Wholesale Market, a co-op of 23 flower growers. It's been a great experience so far. The co-op gives florists a single location where they can pick up stems from many different flower farms at once, instead of coordinating with each grower separately. It's a nice way for small farms like mine to reach more florists, and for florists to get a wider variety of local blooms in one stop.

Time to Think About Bare Root Orders

Summer is an excellent time to place your peony bare root orders for delivery at the end of October. We have about 16 varieties of outstanding peonies to choose from.

New this year is Lemon Chiffon — an early bloomer with a soft yellow double bloom that will be the envy of your neighbors.

Visit (whistlestoppeonies.com (https://www.whistlestoppeonies.com) ) to see all 16 varieties and place your order.

I hope you have a great summer!

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*Thanks for following along with Whistle Stop Peonies this season. As always, you can reach me at www.whistlestopPeonies.com

06/24/2026

The bouquets are done for the season. Bare roots are available at our website. www.whistlestoppeonies.com

06/24/2026

So I'm turning off the flower cooler today. My first peonies bloomed April 24th this year. It was a fantastic peony season for the blooms. Yesterday I photographed the last bouquets, I always enjoy this part. Remember if you wish to grow peonies yourself, Whistle Stop Peonies offer bare roots for Fall planting, order at www.whistlestoppeonies.com

06/17/2026

# Subject: Stems are done, but peony season isn't over yet 🌸

Hi friends,

The cutting season at Whistle Stop Peonies has wrapped up — our fields are quiet now, and we're deep into deadheading and getting the plants ready to rest for next year. But if you're still dreaming in peonies, we've got good news: bare root orders for fall planting are open now.

Fall is the best time to plant peonies, giving roots a full season to settle in before next spring's show. We grow several varieties here on the farm, and here are three we think you'll love:

**White Cap**
A striking Japanese-form bloom with a buff center brushed with red that really stands out against magenta-red outer petals. White Cap has earned a Merit Award from the American Peony Society for its landscaping value — a beautiful, reliable choice for borders and beds alike.

**Spiffy**
Another lovely Japanese-form bloom, Spiffy shows off fuchsia-maroon petals with pops of pink and a golden yellow center. At just 28 inches tall, it's a great pick if you're after a shorter peony for the front of a border or a tighter space.

**Henry Bockstoce**
For something bigger and bolder, Henry Bockstoce delivers large, dark cardinal red double blooms on plants that can reach 40 inches tall. It's also nicely fragrant — a real showstopper with scent to match.

Browse all our bare root varieties and place your order at [whistlestoppeonies.com]
Thanks for following along this season,
Whistle Stop Peonies

06/11/2026

The baby robins are here, the second clutch of the season. It has rained for two days now, much needed. I pulled the last Lemon Chiffon bud from the cooler on Monday, it gave me a very nice bloom considering the Lemon Chiffon peonies starting blooming on April 24th, I think this bloom is a winner. I also pulled from the cooler, side buds of Sarah M. Napier, the miniature blooms are so pretty. I plan to give to my granddaughter at her birthday party this weekend. Maybe we can make a peony crown for her?

05/30/2026

Whistle Stop Peonies Summer News

Baby Robins

A Little Farm Magic at Whistle Stop Peonies

Spring on the farm always brings the sweetest surprises! During our open days, so many of you stopped to admire more than just the peonies — that cozy little robin's nest tucked in the corner of our barn became a favorite spot. We all got to watch the proud parents busily feeding their three hungry babies, and in just 7 to 9 days those little ones found their wings and flew off into the world. It warmed every heart that saw it!
Well, the nest is full again — four brand new robin's eggs are waiting to hatch, and this time I may be the sole audience… but honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way. There's something quietly magical about watching new life begin, right here among the peonies.
Meanwhile, the work never stops! Mona is out in the fields deadheading the peony plants — and with the number of plants we have here at Whistle Stop Peonies, that's no small task!
Our last Farmer's Market was Thursday, but we still have beautiful peony stems resting in the cooler — perfect if you're dreaming of a stunning bouquet! 💐
And don't forget — bare roots for Fall planting are available to order now at whistlestoppeonies.com (http://www.whistlestoppeonies.com)
Questions or bouquet orders? Reach us anytime at [email protected] — we love hearing from you! I hope you have a wonderful summer.

05/28/2026

Whistle Stop Peonies will be at the Scotland Co. Farmer's Market today from 4 to 7pm. Mona will assist you with bare roots selections for Fall planting as well as pink peony bouquets. See you there. It is at the Fair Grounds off Hwy 136.

05/22/2026

🌸 Whistle Stop Peonies will be at the Kirksville Farmer's Market this Saturday, May 23!

Come find us for gorgeous peony bouquets — perfect for your home or as a gift. And if you've ever dreamed of growing your own, Mona will be on hand to help you choose peony bare roots so you can grow beautiful peonies yourself! 🌿

🕖 Market hours: 7 AM – Noon

05/21/2026