Description
There was one plant in Lynne and Gilly McCadden's childhood garden that the sisters were never allowed to go near or to touch. It was one of their mum's favourite plants - a peony. Now Lynne is desperate to find out it's name, all she knows is it was scarlet. Can Claire Austin, plantswoman and nursery owner with 40 years of experience in horticulture, identify the lost peony? She certainly shares a wealth of advice and knowledge to help all of us grow this glamorous plant.
Show notes at www.ourplantstories.com
Music: Fade to Black by Howard Levy
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