[Miss Marple]

Yes, the herbaceous variety. I actually cried, as I had had that peony since we moved in. Then I felt bad because I got upset over a plant, and hurt my husband's feelings, because he really was trying to help. What a day.

He is now napping, and I have made fresh green beans and new potatoes in the crock pot as a peace offering.

I sometimes get too attached to plants, methinks.

Well, I will keep my fingers crossed. The astillbe that he sprayed with weed killer last year came back. Maybe this plant will as well.

[illstillbe]

too attached to plants ...

This I understand completely ... though you are making it nearly beyond impossible for me to keep the appropriate sad face ... reflecting my sorrow over this event ... because, instead ... your angst is making me want to laugh.

Poor Mr. Marple ....

[illstillbe]

I forgot to add ... The leaf of the Peony ... when consumed ... causes intestinal distress ... lots of it.

Prognosis is good ... but deep in the throws of this ... distress?! ... one might wish otherwise.

HAR!