Hidden Springs Peony Farm is a small family farm with a history of hard work, kind hearts, and of course, breathtaking flowers. But we don’t stop there.
We bring with us a passion to inspire not only peony gardeners, but all gardeners – flowers to vegetables and beginners to masters – by sharing our own family farm lifestyle experiences. Creating and fostering a passion to live with the land through a holistic lens is our life mission.
THE FARM
TODAY
Hidden Springs Peony Farm sells an assortment of common, unique, unusual, rare and incredibly hard-to-find plants. Take a peek at what’s growing currently:
600+ highly collectable and proven peony varieties
New Itoh peony hybrids
Large blossomed fragrant garden peony varieties
Botanical peony species
Red fern-leaf peonies
Hard to find and much sought-after hybrid peonies in vibrant true red, yellow, coral, and many other unusual colors
Hybridized zone 4 hardy tree peonies
Heirloom apples
Next generation of disease-resistant apples, cherries, apricots, plums, elderberries, hazelnuts, and pears
70+ tropical Orchid Cactus
Hybridized daylilies
Hybridized hardy perennials
Native perennials, shrubs and trees
Rare and unusual woody and woodland plants
Outside of peonies, we proudly grow and hybridize a variety of rare plants, succulents, fruit trees, and more – making us a popular destination for Midwest gardeners looking
to brighten their indoor and outdoor gardens.
600+ Peony varieties:
garden, Itoh hybrids, botanical, hybrids
Delicious heirloom
apples
Daylilies, hardy
perennials, rare woody
and woodland plants
70+ Tropical orchid
cactus varieties
Disease-resistant
cherries, apples, pears,
and more
THE FARM TOMORROW
We plan to diversify with other crops for multiple reasons. Studies show, diversifying agricultural systems beyond a narrow selection of crops leads to a wide range of ecosystem improvements and integrated pest management. Examples of other crops include but not limited to:
Fresh produce production opportunities, like micro-greens, leafy greens, garlic, asparagus, sweet corn, and tomatoes
Partnerships with local restaurants seeking farm-to-table menu options
Partnerships with local breweries looking to procure locally grown hops
Explore Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) opportunities and farmers markets
Explore wine grape production
Curate small farm crops like mushrooms, herbs, and Christmas trees
Additional areas to explore:
Composting; another pillar of regenerative agriculture
Select lumbar harvesting; benefitting forest management
Encourage natural habitats through forest restoration, permaculture concepts, and supporting pollinators through beehives, bee friendly lawn & prairie restoration.
Regenerative power options, like solar, wild, and geothermal
College internship opportunities with local universities
Hosting small weddings, events, wine tastings, nutrition classes, and goat yoga
Adoption of peony roots in the medical sector; research suggests peonies may block chemicals that can cause pain and swelling, prevent blood clotting, kill cancer cells, and act as an antioxidant.
Add livestock for food, fertility, and pest management
Water and soil conservation practices with county board
As the new owners of Hidden Springs Peony Farm, we are committed to not only growing upon Harvey and Brigitte’s life’s work, but also progressing with regenerative practices, a diversified ecosystem of vegetables, animals, and beneficial insects and water management.
OUR MISSION
TRUE ROOTS
We’re sticking to them. Of course, the roots we’re referring to are those planted by Brigitte and Harvey Buchite – the original farm owners and peony specialists – when they transformed a pasture in southeastern Minnesota into a fully functional peony farm that is truly a work of art.
It’s an honor to continue their legacy in growing beautiful peonies, heirloom fruit trees, landscape plants, and more – for years to come.
The Kubes Family
Previous owners, Brigette and Harvey Buchite (left), with new owners, Bryan and Laura Kubes (right), and their three daughters.
