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jmwhitley@comcast.net
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  • Gardening Background

  • Biographical Information
    I have been gardening in one way or another for the last 50 years.

  • My Mulch Profile

  • Occupation
    retired
  • Gardening Ability
    2 - Sort of Experienced
  • My 5 favorite plants are
    apple trees, lavender, dahlias, lilies, tall grasses and Japanese maples
  • What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
    jeans and a sweat shirt
  • Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
    Cisco Morris; He is fun and informative at the same time
  • Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
    My plants have to do well in my yard. It is fairly shady and the soil is sandy. Although I amend the soil, in no way can I keep up with it. So if a plant does not grow well, it has to leave and be replaced by something else. I do have a lot of lavender!
  • If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
    lavender
  • What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
    Strawberries -- not enough sun or nutrients, without too much work
  • What is your favorite time in the garden?
    SPRING
  • What is your favorite color in the garden?
    Yellow, pink, red, blue, orange and sometimes white
  • What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
    I love to sit in my garden in the summer and read. I also like to have a family dinner in the garden in the summer.
  • What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
    ?
  • What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
    my grandmothers; Both of them were avid Gardners, raising flowers, veggies and fruit.
    My daughter, both of whom garden much like my grandmothers.
  • Gardening Dilemmas
    The on-going issue of adding nutrients to the garden. My sandy sandy soil just washes everything away quickly. I have some beautiful Japanese maples that have benefited nicely.
  • What do you dislike most about gardening?
    Early winter clean up
  • What do you like most about gardening?
    Ummm, hard one. pruning and stringing up new growth
  • Favorite Nursery
    West Seattle Nursery
  • Gender
    Female
  • Cat or Dog person
    Dog Person

  • Plant Care Provider Profile

  • I would like to promote my gardening expertise
    No
  • Receive Plant Care Reminder Email
    Yes