Hello, and welcome back to of Diaries of a Lady Gardener! If you think gardening is cool and would rather take a trip to the garden centre than go out out, then you’ve found the right podcast. But also, you’re not in the minority.  Research from Draper Tools has revealed that over 80% of young people officially think gardening is cool, mainly because of its benefits for mental health and the environment.  Draper Tools are sponsors of the Diaries of a Lady Gardener podcast, so why not join me in following them on Instagram, “at Draper underscore tools”? In this episode I chatted with Alec White, owner and nurseryman of Primrose Hall, who have the UK’s largest selection of peonies for sale in the UK, including many of which that are rare and extremely collectible. Think of this everything you need to know about peonies in less than an hour and be prepared to leave this podcast and head off on the most glorious flower shopping spree… Ok, if I wasn’t obsessed with peonies before I definitely am now. Who knew they were so easy to grow? A trip to visit the nursery for a picnic with the peonies has been added to my 2022 bucket list where it’s likely my mum and I will be driving home with a car full of new blooms - can’t wait! As promised, if you want to see more from Primrose Hall, you can find them on Instagram or Facebook @primrosehallpeoniesuk. Happy peony shopping plant friends! If you’ve enjoyed listening today, please do subscribe too keep up to date with upcoming episodes and leave a review! In the meantime, I’d love to hear any of your questions and stories on Instagram @diaryofaladygardener or via email [email protected]   That’s all from me, happy growing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.