Carol Adelman is enveloped by peonies: growing, speaking, photographing, showing, writing and now, hybridizing them. She founded Adelman Peony Gardens in 1996, was on the American Peony Society Board for 19 years, and currently is President of the Pacific Northwest Peony Society. She co-authored the book Peonies The Best Varieties for Your Garden and is now excited about the new varieties of peonies she is to present in the near future.