Pastor’s passion for peony plants prompts public picnic

When Pastor Kevin Schumann moved into Taylors Falls a little over 30 years ago he was not sure which plants would work best in his yard; but the dilemma was easily resolved. It didn’t take long to realize the city had a deer problem. He observed the deer ignoring peony plants while mowing down gardening favorites, like Hostas and phlox and thus began a relationship with the peony.

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• By Denise Martin
• June 5, 2026