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 272 minPrimrosesPrimula pulverulenta in the landscape Primula is a large genus of about 425 species and an untold number of cultivars. Most are...
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 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 143 minComposting at Old Goat Farmhard at work We usually try and compost earlier in the year when things are really dormant, like fall, but it’s never too late to...
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 GravesMar 15, 20213 min‘Great Plant Picks’It’s that time of year to revisit ‘Great Plant Picks’. While I was working at the Miller Botanical Garden the ‘Great Plant Picks’ program...
Greg GravesNov 28, 20203 minInspirationInspiration can come from many different sources. About 33 years ago I had a little lapse of sanity and moved into a condominium. I...
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 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 GravesFeb 27, 20183 minSpring Plant SaleGO……………. This coming Saturday, March 7th, Old Goat Farm will take part in the Northwest Horticultural Society annual spring ephemeral...
Greg GravesJun 28, 20172 minThe Chase GardenMount Rainier from the Chase Garden Today I’m meeting friend for lunch at the Chase Garden. This will probably be my last visit there...
Greg GravesApr 5, 20162 minChihuly GardenHere in the Northwest where glass has really made its mark, as has gardening, what better marriage than a glass garden. I had the...
Greg GravesApr 9, 20143 minA Chance to Travel – Charleston and SavannahThe chance to travel. Carriage tours in Charleston As a member of a couple organizations that have travel programs I’ve been fortunate to...
Greg GravesJan 31, 20142 minThe Season BeginsGalanthus ‘Hallelujah’ Cyclamen coum It’s a new year, a new website and a new blog for Old Goat Farm. For those of you not familiar with...