Swarthmore Peonies

April 20, 2012

Swarthmore Peonies

Posted by Polly Castor on April 20, 2012 in Photography

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Swarthmore peony garden

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Check out the gorgeous peonies in the Swarthmore peony garden!

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Tags:Flowers, Peonies, spring

About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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