{
  "id": 15623483,
  "title": "University of Michigan runners blitz campus peony garden, preparing hundreds of plants for winter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/university-of-michigan-runners-blitz-campus-peony-garden-preparing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:11:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/2026/10/19/university-of-michigan-runners-blitz-campus-peony-garden-preparing-hundreds-of-plants-for-winter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Each autumn, University of Michigan's cross country runners undertake a labor of love to prepare the historic W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden for winter. The garden, home to hundreds of historic cultivated peony varieties, is a renowned attraction for campus visitors in the spring. The runners volunteer their time to cut down the foliage and clear out the garden, ensuring the delicate perennials can flourish in the following season. This annual cleanup not only prepares the plants for dormancy but also helps prevent disease carryover, protecting their vitality. The task, a testament to teamwork and camaraderie, is a cherished tradition for both the runners and the horticulturists at the Ann Arbor school's Nichols Arboretum.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "University of Michigan cross country runners prepare historic peony garden for winter",
    "Hundreds of cultivated peony varieties in W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden",
    "Annual cleanup ensures plant health and prevents disease carryover"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}