Peonies

Helping beautify Washtenaw County and contribute to preservation and sustainability: those are among the functions of Ann Arbor Farm and Garden. WEMU's David Fair is joined by board member Martha Lowry. Together, they discuss Ann Arbor Farm and Garden’s mission and growing investments in creating educational and environmental opportunities throughout Washtenaw County.

WEMU and Eastern Michigan University paid tribute Friday to one of the pillars of the station’s radio family: Lisa Barry. The award-winning local host of All Things Considered passed away last November and was honored with a memorial garden outside of King Hall. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.

The perennial blossoming of the University of Michigan’s Peony Garden is a sure sign of spring. Perennial, yes, but this year, there is something extra to celebrate. The Peony Garden marks its 100th anniversary. Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" to meet Doug Conley, garden coordinator at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. They talk about the art of public gardens and learn what's planned for the celebration.

There are nearly 700 peony plants inside the Nichols Arboretum, part of the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens next to the University…

The peonies are starting to bloom at Nichols Arboretum, but garden officials are telling people to stay away due to coronavirus concerns.Thousands of…

Most of us are familiar with the term “from farm to table” when it comes to eating fresh food. But are you familiar with “from garden to pharmacy,” when…

Thousands of peony plants are "technically" just past peak bloom in Ann Arbor's historic Peony Garden. 89.1 WEMU's Lisa Barry spoke with a local artist…

Ann Arbor’s historic Peony Flower garden is behind schedule for its annual bloom season. 89.1 WEMU’s Lisa Barry recently visited the garden and has the…

Ann Arbor’s world-renowned Peony garden has peaked for the season but there is still plenty of color and flowers to be seen at the University of Michigan…

The bloom season is just beginning at Ann Arbor’s historic peony garden in the Nichols Arboretum.89.1 WEMU’S Lisa Barry visited the garden and has…