Composting at Old Goat Farm
hard 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...
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Greg Graves
- Jan 31
- 2 min
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...
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Greg Graves
- Jan 17
- 3 min
The Winter Garden
the 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...
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Greg Graves
- Jan 10
- 2 min
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...
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Greg Graves
- Jan 2
- 3 min
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...
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Greg Graves
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Christmas
Old Goat Farm The one constant at Old Goat Farm is Christmas. Gary has a passion for Christmas that is unsurpassed. He has always pulled...
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Greg Graves
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Greg Graves
- Oct 18, 2021
- 3 min
Putting the Garden to Bed – Part 1
Seasonal 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....
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Greg Graves
- Jan 2, 2018
- 2 min
And so it begins…..again
Chairs Now that the holidays are over and the new year has begun we can start to look forward. I have no resolutions other than to do...
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Greg Graves
- Feb 17, 2015
- 2 min
2015 Flower and Garden Show
Winner of the Pacific Horticulture Award – West Seattle Nursery Now that the Northwest Flower and Garden Show has come and gone we can...
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Greg Graves
- Feb 1, 2014
- 2 min
Lakewold Garden
Lakewold Garden One of my favorite things to do is visit other gardens. They can be inspiring, peaceful, motivating and just plain...
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