Field of Peonies

May 3

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As of last summer, visiting this peony farm was on my North Carolina must-visit list. And although it took a year for me to actually visit it, {as I was quite late in the peony season last year}, it was worth the wait. Walking among the field of peonies and being surrounded by these beautiful flowers felt so dreamy and it was definitely an experience I can describe as breathtaking. Seeing this field of peonies was a dream come true and I should add that I actually had to pinch myself a few times to make sure this was real life. These types of experiences are a main reason I don't mind moving so much. I get to see new places and I make sure to always make the best of anywhere we live.I know how lucky I am to live just minutes from this peony farm. If only I could have transported this field of peonies to my backyard. A girl can dream! Ha! I'll be sharing more later in the week.Where: Castle Hayne Farms, Castle Hayne, NCWhat: 7 acres of climate controlled greenhouses and nearly 30 acres of fields producing mostly Iris, Lilies, and Peonies. They also produce other varieties of fresh-cut flowers, including Asters, Lisianthus, Gladiolus, Delphinium, Larkspur, Liatris, Snapdragons, Tulips, Callas, Sun Flowers and Celosia.Types of peonies Castle Hayne Farms grows: Festiva Maxima, Jules Eli, Karl Rosenfield, Sarah BernhardtHow to take care of your fresh-cut peonies: Upon arrival, cut 1 inch off the bottom of the stems and place in warm water. This will help the buds to open. Remove all foliage below the water line and place stems at room temperature to open the buds. Place Peonies in cooler when buds have fully opened.