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Stacy Martian
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- Vancouver, WA
- United States
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Janet Warner replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
Well I started pea/beans inside and will plant this this weekend.
I had tomato and cuke starts on the back porch, sitting on the dryer (they LOVED that! Humid and warm)
However, I suspect my hubby threw something on top of them (the downside of…
linda broun replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
Pulled this up and reallized I made a comment over a year ago so thought I'd report on progress from my planting times last year. Of course we had one of the best years on record as far as heat goes! But is there a "normal" year…
Anne Chastain replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
We have our rows all ready to plant now! Hopefully planting most of the direct sow stuff tomorrow. Tomatoes will go in when it's guaranteed not to drop into the 30's at night. Cleaned out the greenhouse from all the winter storage stuff,…
Carmen Adams replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
We used to live in the Seattle area for 20 years. I struggled with gardening the whole time I lived there. What the slugs & snails didn't get, the mildew did. Warm weather plants suffered greatly. It just doesn't get that warm &…
Sheron Olson zone 5 commented on Stacy Martian's photo
Almost looks like my max! I love your photos!
Carmen Adams replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I have put some out already. My potatoes are coming up, so is my spinach, carrots, garlic, lettuce and swiss chard. I planted my walla walla onions yesterday. Still wayyy to cold for beans, tomatoes, cucumbers etc. Night time temps are still in the…
Aleta Quejas-Gehrke replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I had started my seeds way back February (I live in Seatac, WA) as I do wintersowing every year, much better for me as I dont have to worry about hardening and damping off. When my seeds germinate, then I move it to my small greenhouse and take the…
Harry Larsen replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
Seeds? Where did I put them? Gotta go searching in the garage...get back to y'all later...after I get some into the earth...
Karen Corpuz replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I am south Tacoma
Anne Chastain replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
Where on the coast are you Karen? I'm just west of Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula. It is so frustrating planning to plant or weed or till and the heavens open and the rain falls. Or those days where the sun teases you all day, shining…
Sheron Olson zone 5 replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
We had a teaser here in Spokane but we started somethings under lights in doors. My hubby loves the vegie Garden, he even has his tomatoes going under lights now. Good thing we did not put in the garden as we had SNOW just Saturday! I also have new…
Karen Corpuz replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I never have good luck with cucumbers and I love them. Tomatoes weren't doing so well the last 2 years in thew ground so I bought one of those hanging tomato things hope it works
Karen Corpuz replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I would love to have a GREEN HOUSE
Karen Corpuz replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
I can't even get it tilled its been so wet. Hope to get out there this week if it gets as nice as they say
Karen Corpuz replied to Stacy Martian's discussion 'Who in Washington has their veggie garden planted?' in the group Washington
Still down in the 30's at times here on the west coast
Profile Information
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- I enjoy growing anything that works in my area which is the Pacific Northwest, specifically Vancouver, WA Zone 8. Veggies include corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion, lettuce, etc. and last year I planted artichoke which got huge but takes two seasons to bare fruit so anxious to see what comes this year. I enjoy starting my seeds early and we just finished a "greenhouse" and I am trying to layout plans for my yard which has never really been landscaped even though built in 1972. This is my 3rd summer and I really like finding plants that are different from the "norm" like marigolds, petunias, etc. but don't get me wrong, I enjoy the norm too and my marigolds last year were the biggest I have ever seen, but for instance today we found a California Lilac and I have never seen this before. I pray I do not kill it as it was pretty expensive but I normally do not spend much and buy seed to try or plants marked down at the local garden centers. I am trying to plant with bulbs, perrenials and ground covers so things grow larger and multiple in my 10,000 sq ft lot that previously only had 4 rosebushes and some strawberry plants. Needless to say, I have a lot to do and I am going by trial and error without spending a lot of money. I love to work outside and I love the rewards that gardening brings as well the science, design and exercise that you also get. Great fun and wishing the sunny days would outnumber the rainy windy ones here in the Northwest!
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- During the spring and summer it can be a lot! I would say sometimes 25 a week if I work all weekend and watering/putting during the week. If I did not have to go to my job, it would be hard to get me out of the yard during the summer. During the winter, the rain does not allow for much work in the yard but our new greenhouse will help overcome some of the winter blues and let me keep growing and planning for the next summer so I am happy about that.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:24pm on June 5, 2009,
Mary Dearing said… - Hi Stacy, Thanks for you message and the columbine discussion. Mine came out of a seed package, but I like the flowers quite a bit. I just learned from a neighbor that if I had been deadheading them, they'd still be in bloom. Something to test out next season!
- At 9:26pm on May 30, 2009,
Jennie of Special Edibles said… - Hi Stacy, nice to meet you! The plant with the pink flowers is called Lewisia. You are not far from me! Sometime we'll have to get together and I'll give you some starts of my Lewisia. I'm in a Portland plant swap group that I went to last fall, got some awesome plants from it. It was held in NE Portland up near Sandy Blvd. When it comes up again I'll have to let you know.
- At 10:26pm on May 23, 2009,
Mary Dearing said…
- Hi Stacy, Visted you page, I enjoyed your photos. Especially the morning glories!
- At 3:13pm on April 28, 2009,
Sandra Trulson said… - Hi Stacy,
Thanks for being my gardening friend. Hope we can share tips and such, I love this site, I think it is an awesome idea, to share with people who share the same passion. Heres wishing you a great growing season, hope you enjoy as much as I do. Sandy..
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Sharon Howell NC z7 commented on Cynthia (Cindy) Zn 7 Tx's group 'Houseplants'
Thank you for the invite Nancy, I am a lonnnnng way from you.
We have a Value Village but it…
Cynthia (Cindy) Zn 7 Tx commented on Cynthia (Cindy) Zn 7 Tx's group 'Houseplants'
Good morning to all my houseplant friends. I have some pictures to share. This is goldfish plant…
Nancy E Jenkins commented on Cynthia (Cindy) Zn 7 Tx's group 'Houseplants'
I am glad I was not out early this morning, -24C metric, Sharon. Have to give my Betta fish his…
Sharon Howell NC z7 commented on Cynthia (Cindy) Zn 7 Tx's group 'Houseplants'
Nancy, that is a very cold job, thank God you can go back to your house and warm up a bit.
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