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Welcome to my garden! Join me in the trials, successes and errors of my newest passion. I plan for this to be fun, healthy and rewarding!
Currently, I'm a Real Estate Investor, mother of two, and serious blogger at KarensPerspective.com.
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Monthly Archives: January 2013
I just pollinated the lemons……….
Wow, that’s a weird title! But I did. My new Meyer Lemon tree is absolutely COVERED with flowers. Since we don’t have a lot of bees living in the house, I read up on how to pollinate them. In the … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon Tree
It’s beautiful and I love it! My Meyer Lemon Tree arrived on Tuesday – I planted it yesterday. It’s supposed to be 3-4 years old already and grow, eventually, to a height of 5-6 feet tall. Today, it’s about 4-1/2 … Continue reading
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Container Gardening
I found a great article on 66 things you can grow at home in containers. I have a new found excitement for container gardening because (1) it’s below freezing outside right now and (2) I just had a Meyer’s … Continue reading
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Yard Inspiration
My yard is broken into a multitude of sections. There are many wonderful ideas in these beautiful photos that I just don’t want to forget. Ahhhhhhh, inspiration. 10 Ideas for an Exuberantly Abundant Landscape Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and … Continue reading
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Ornamental Cabbage and Kale
I absolutely adore ornamental cabbage and kale and plant it every Fall for beautiful Fall and Winter foliage. Following is a great article on Cabbage and Kale. Great Design Plant: Ornamental Cabbage and Kale Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and … Continue reading