Greg Graves1 day ago2 minEpimediumEpimedium Botanical Print Epimedium is another genus that we became avid collectors of several years ago. While working at the Miller...
Greg GravesApr 122 minTrilliumsTrillium ovatum in the woods at Old Goat Farm One of the real harbingers of spring are the Trilliums. They are also one of the real show...
Greg GravesMar 292 minSpring Ephemeralsmix border Spring ephemeral describes a life cycle of perennial woodland wildflowers which develop aerial parts (i.e. stems, leaves, and...
Greg GravesMar 223 minThe NurseryNursery Being a small specialty nursery isn’t like most nursery businesses. Specialty nurseries tend to grow their own plants and it is a...
Greg GravesMar 162 minHelleboresHelleborus x hybridus – double One of the main foundation plants in our garden is Helleborus x hybridus, the Lenten Rose. We probably...
Greg GravesFeb 12 minInto the WoodsEntry to the woods Since we are having rain in spirts, now is the time to get a little bit done back in the woods in-between showers. Our...
Greg GravesJan 183 minThe Winter Gardenthe trail into the winter garden Now is the time of year when gardeners in the Northwest start itching to be back out in the garden or...
Greg GravesJan 112 minBarkWestern Red Cedar – Thuja plicata Today is one of those cold winter days in the Northwest, highs just in the 40s and raining. It’s...
Greg GravesOct 19, 20213 minPutting the Garden to Bed – Part 1Seasonal containers Now that we have had our first frost, I think it is that time of year when I need to start to put the garden to bed....
Greg GravesOct 11, 20213 minFall PlantingGrasses at OGF nursery Get ready, get set, PLANT. I know you have heard it a hundred times but here in the Pacific Northwest fall is the...
Greg GravesAug 17, 20213 minHostatextural and color contrast When we moved to Old Goat Farm we brought with us about 60 different types of Hostas. Reliable and hardy with...
Greg GravesAug 3, 20213 minHydrangeasHydrangea serrata ‘Preziosa’ Hydrangeas are the queens of the summer garden. Most deciduous shrubs and trees flower in spring giving more...
Greg GravesJun 30, 20212 minRosesRosa blanda There is nothing quite like the smell of roses in the garden in June. For me roses have always been a bit of a challenge. I...
Greg GravesJun 23, 20212 minIrisIris ‘Latin Lover’ The Iris is a staple in many gardens. There are many different kinds requiring a number of different conditions. In...
Greg GravesMay 25, 20213 minPaeoniaBotanical Print When I think back to m childhood in North Dakota and remember flowers the first ones to come to mind are the Peonies....
Greg GravesNov 11, 20202 minFall ColorOrting Washington It is mid November and here in the Northwest, with the changes in the season the plants take notice. It is probably the...
Greg GravesSep 2, 20202 minYellow in the GardenOld Yellow House Color is always an important attribute to the garden. The one unifying color at Old Goat Farm is yellow. It helps that...
Greg GravesSep 11, 20182 minWhite in the GardenSaxifraga ‘Maroon Beauty’ and Kerria japonica ‘Variegata’ Here at Old Goat Farm that would be way to constrained for even just a part of...
Greg GravesSep 5, 20182 minPlant CombinationsLarger grouping One of the secrets to a good garden are good plant combinations. Sometimes they are just trial and error but there are a...
Greg GravesJul 4, 20181 minAn Artists View of GardensSeattle Garden Tour 2018 I’ve had the opportunity to escort several garden tours over the last 15 years. Usually most people accompanying...