Looking into moving to Olympia, WA
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free roses!! shelton/olympia/lacey wa area
Comments (3)If you can find a spot with 6 hours or more of sunshine and good soil drainage, they may do better. When you dig the holes, you can put a bit of superphosphate in each before planting the rose (or bone meal, but we still worry about the mad cow risk with that). Deep watering, organics dug in or as a mulch, etc. -- you probably already know all of this. Best of luck!...See MoreHAVE: very important olympia plant trade information
Comments (4)Hi clc70..Gee: Thanks so very much for offering to bring both a tent and table. That is so kind and considerate of you..and greatly appreciated. I will be heading to Tammy's on the noon ferry Friday to help her get ready...so won't be near a computer until I return home after the trade. BUT!! I imagine the tent is no small thing to haul and put up..so if the weather doesn't look like solid rain..I would not put yourself through that. We sure could use the table though..unless it also hard to handle..then we will get by with what we have. If you want to email me personally (altagolden@yahoo.com) with your phone number..I will give it to Tammy and you two can talk????? HOPING for good weather..and it is sort of looking like we might luck out....See MoreMoving to WA
Comments (17)I've never gardened in the Seattle area, so not sure where would be the best area to attempt growing peaches. Because it is damper here, you need to spray for something called, "Peachtree Leaf Curl." Probably best to buy them in eastern Washington. The Yakima Valley, where I am originally from, is known for it's produce. Yummy peaches, cherries, apples and other good things. Very dry area, watered by irrigation mostly. It's in eastern Washington and a famous agricultural area. For tomatoes and peppers, you need to start from seed if you want some choice. A Seattle tomato growing friend starts her seeds in February and gets her first tomatoes in August I think. I start mine about the same time. I have a harder time growing bell peppers here that I do hot ones. Not sure why. Again, they should probably be started around the same time as the tomatoes, or maybe a bit sooner. Don't expect corn until August/September. Unless you go the Yakima Valley and get it in June. Finding ways to keep your warm weather crops warm, (especially at night) is often a good idea. Look for walls that would reflect heat into the growing space. You might plant in pots or soil next to a paved driveway. Walls of Water and hoop houses will help give your heat loving crops what they need. You'll have to monitor them to learn how to use them properly in your garden, but that won't be hard to learn. Melons are also harder to grow here. I don't know if they can be grown in the greater Seattle area without a greenhouse, hoop house or wall of water. And if you try, grow smaller ones. When you come out on a scouting mission, it might be worth it to stop at the Pike Place Market and talk with the market growers. We really can garden year round in the Pacific Northwest, food crops and ornamentals. People who have never been here before are almost always astonished at the variety. Summer evenings here are cooler than what you are used to. You can probably sleep comfortably without an air conditioner. Most folks I know don't use them. They can be nice to have during a warm summer day, but not usually a necessity. The Washington State University Extension Service and Master Gardeners would be worth checking on. I think WSU has a considerable amount on-line, so you can probably do some research before coming out. Roses and many kinds of flowers are magnificent here. Bulb plants are fabulous. Many ornamental trees, many veggies and fruits. The berries are great. Beans grow well here and all cool weather crops, like spinach, lettuces, broccoli, etc. Best wishes on a great move to the northwest. Mary...See Morefree roses!! shelton/olympia/lacey wa area
Comments (2)You don't give up roses to deal with aphids.The best thing for you to do is this.Keep the roses as they are, they may not bloom but don't touch them and don't touch the aphids.( I know its hard to resist) you will attract lady bugs and if you are kind to them and won't spray their aphids they will lie eggs the larvae will consume them willingly.The lady bugs won't stay if there is no food and won't put eggs unless there is ample food supply.I had a hard time to get used to the idea and now I cherish the aphids arrival because the lady bugs always follow.It took me 4 years and I won't touch aphids.Let them be.They will do lots of damage I know but I just ignore them by not looking there.I have very few aphids and lots of lady bugs coming every year.I do hope you will keep your lovely roses and just don't look at the aphids for a while.IT WILL WORK BUT TAKES TIME......See MoreEmbothrium
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