The Journal

A seasonal record of growing, making, and living — documenting gardens in progress, skills learned through practice, and the philosophy behind why any of it matters.

Building a White Garden: Perennials First, Seeds Second
Gardening Shannon Foster-Boline Gardening Shannon Foster-Boline

Building a White Garden: Perennials First, Seeds Second

A white garden isn’t built all at once. It’s layered over time, beginning with perennials that establish structure, rhythm, and return — and only later filled in with seed-grown abundance. This is how I’ve learned to build a garden that feels settled, generous, and meant to last.

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