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Rocks
The hardscape and solid elements in the garden create an anchor for the plants and space. In the public garden I worked at, the original...
Greg Graves
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Into the Woods
Entry 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 Graves
Feb 10, 20243 min read
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Grasses
Adding texture in a mixed border Ornamental grasses are suited to almost any kind of garden, from traditional to modern, from city to...
Greg Graves
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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Hosta
textural 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 Graves
Aug 28, 20233 min read
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Paeonia
Botanical Print When I think back to my childhood in North Dakota and remember flowers the first ones to come to mind are the Peonies....
Greg Graves
May 30, 20233 min read
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Epimedium
Epimedium Botanical Print Epimedium is another genus that we became avid collectors of several years ago. While working at the Miller...
Greg Graves
May 15, 20232 min read
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Primroses
Primula pulverulenta in the landscape Primula is a large genus of about 425 species and an untold number of cultivars. Most are...
Greg Graves
May 1, 20232 min read
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Bark
Western 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 Graves
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Dwarf Conifers
Dwarf Conifers in the garden This is a good time of year to assess your garden. Does it look good now? If it looks good in January and...
Greg Graves
Jan 5, 20233 min read
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Canopy part 2
Amelanchier x grandiflora in spring This is a continuation of the blog from last week about that in-between layer in the garden canopy. I...
Greg Graves
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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The Canopy
Layers One of the big lessons I have learned in the garden is how to create layers. It is important not only because it makes the garden...
Greg Graves
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Bridging the gap
wreath Here on the early days of fall you can definitely feel the change of seasons. Fall color is just starting to kick in and lots of...
Greg Graves
Sep 21, 20213 min read
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Iris
Iris ‘Latin Lover’ The Iris is a staple in many gardens. There are many different kinds requiring a number of different conditions. In...
Greg Graves
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Grow Up!
Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris Oh grow up! That’s what I tell people who say they have no more room in their gardens. What I mean is...
Greg Graves
Sep 2, 20193 min read
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Plant Combinations
Larger 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 Graves
Sep 4, 20182 min read
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The Chase Garden
Mount 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 Graves
Jun 27, 20172 min read
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Stumpery
path through the stumps That was 5 years ago and today it is stunning. The architecture of the wood stops you in your tracks and the...
Greg Graves
Oct 7, 20141 min read
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