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EnglishPacific Northwest Peony Society Membership: Cost and How to Join
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Membership in the Pacific Northwest Peony Society (PNWPS) costs $10 per year for a two-person household, and it is open to anyone interested in peonies — from people growing their first plant to commercial growers and serious collectors. The society's site, pnwpeony.org, is where you register and where event updates are posted.
What the $10 membership covers
The published membership term is annual, priced at $10 for a household of two people. That means a couple or two people at the same address join under one membership rather than paying twice.
The site does not list separate tiers, add-on fees, or a per-person rate, so the household rate is the only membership price stated in the available material.
Who should join
The society describes its membership as a mix of:
- Commercial growers
- Landscape professionals
- Avid collectors
- Home gardeners
The stated welcome extends to anyone interested in peonies, "whether you are growing your first peony or have a garden full of them." If you are in Oregon, Washington, or the wider Pacific Northwest and want to connect with other peony growers, the membership is aimed at you. If you are outside the region, the site does not restrict membership by location, but the in-person events are held in Washington.
How to join
- Go to pnwpeony.org.
- Find the membership or join section on the site.
- Register and pay the $10 annual household fee.
The excerpt available here confirms the price and that registration happens through the site, but it does not show the exact menu path or payment method. Treat the site itself as the authoritative place to complete registration, and check the current page rather than relying on secondhand instructions.
What you get beyond membership
Joining connects you to a society with an active event calendar. Two items currently posted:
| Event | Date | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Meeting | 11/7/26 | Puyallup, Washington | 2026 APS Convention review, 2027 APS Convention preview, lectures, live auction, and the society's 30th Anniversary celebration; registration via the site |
| 2027 American Peony Society Convention | 2027 | Washington State | First time hosted in Washington; updates posted on the site |
The Fall Meeting listing includes a registration link, so members and guests should check the site for sign-up details and any capacity limits.
Background worth knowing
The Pacific Northwest Peony Society was founded in 1996 by Allan "Al" Rogers, a lifelong peony enthusiast and author, who brought together growers from Oregon and Washington. He wrote the book Peonies, which the society still recommends as a resource. Rogers died on September 23, 2015, at age 94, and the society continues under the vision he set out.
Common questions
Is $10 a one-time fee? No — it is described as an annual membership.
Can one person join, or is it only for couples? The price is stated as a two-person household rate. A single member joining would still pay the stated $10; the site does not list a lower individual rate.
Do I need to live in the Pacific Northwest? The site does not state a residency requirement. The practical consideration is that meetings and conventions take place in Washington, so travel may be needed to attend in person.
Where do I confirm current details? pnwpeony.org, particularly the news and events sections, since convention updates are posted there as they become available.