Dirt, Steam, and Three Weeks to Go: What Weโ€™re Planning for This Seasonโ€™s Peony Extracts

  If you walked into our shed here in Nelson right now, youโ€™d see a room in full preparation mode. The pack-out area is being organized, the buckets are washed, and in the field, the peony buds are swelling fast. Weโ€™ve got about three weeks before the harvest kicks off and the beautiful madness of Read More…

The Winter Wardrobe for Your Skin: Transitioning Your Skincare for the Big Chill

  As the leaves begin to turn and that familiar New Zealand crispness settles into the morning air, itโ€™s a gentle reminder from Mother Nature that things are shifting. For many of us, this early autumn season is a favoriteโ€”the golden light is gorgeous, and the pace feels a bit more grounded. The leaves all Read More…

Peony Power: A Family Business Crafting Skincare Inspired by Nature

  Hiya, I thought I’d start my first blog post off by just introducing myself and our business so you can get a sense of who we are and what we are all about. Iโ€™m Emily, and together with my mum, Jo (and dad, Owen), I run a flower farm located in Nelson, New Zealand. Read More…

New Year, New Glow: Start 2025 with Peony Skincare!

Jo Smith Paeonies A LITTLE LUXURY EVERYDAY     We sincerely hope your year has started off bright and full of positivity! Thereโ€™s something so special about the fresh start a new year brings, and now is the perfect time to refresh your skincare routine and embrace the radiant glow that comes with it. We Read More…