Welcome to the Garden!

      Meet Jess Myrick:

      I am a retired Navy Chief, wife, and mother. Raised on my grandparents cattle ranch in eastern Washington, I developed a love for the land at an early age. It’s safe to say that farming runs in my blood. A few years before retiring from the Navy, I was contemplating the next chapter. What would I do? What lifestyle did I want? I knew I wanted my daughter to understand how the land can benefit us if we care for it. I was blessed that my dear friend Melonie Rainey, owner of White Birch Farm in Tulalip, WA, introduced me to flower farming. I was instantly hooked! I have always found fulfillment in growing and nurturing–plants, children, sailors! I’m so excited for this next chapter, and I hope you will enjoy browsing my little corner of the internet.

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      Snapdragons & Sweet Peas, oh my!

      Getting snapdragons and sweet peas started in the garage requires a little bit of prep. First, get containers ready. Next, soak coco coir to allow it to expand and hydrate. Then add it to the containers and plant your seeds. These two plants are cold hardy, so require no heat, but do need light to…

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      Your Successful Summer Garden Begins in Winter

      Here at Salty Mama, we begin our summer gardening in the depths of winter. We begin with reviewing all of the items we grew successfully in prior years and mapping out where those will go in the garden. Then we identify the “new” things we want to try this year–ranunculus, anyone? My notebook and seed…

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