Adding texture in a mixed border Ornamental grasses are suited to almost any kind of garden, from traditional to modern, from city to...

Orting Washington It is mid November and here in the Northwest, with the changes in the season the plants take notice. It is probably the...

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...

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...

Tender plants put into the greenhouse The fern greenhouse Well I certainly hope you got the first 6 items done from last weeks list. Item...

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....

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...

Cherry Tomatoes ‘Tis the season to be picky, picking veggies that is. One of the real treats of living here at Old Goat Farm is having...

Yuushien Garden Traveling is always an adventure but to Japan gives it a whole new meaning. Just getting around is a challenge. There is...

view across the lawn You often hear people say ‘once you leave your garden you should never go back’. Well that may very well be true...