About
Welcome to my garden! Join me in the trials and errors of my new passion. Plan is for this to be fun, healthy and rewarding!
Currently, I'm a Real Estate Investor, mother of two and serious blogger at www.KarensPerspective.com.
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Category Archives: Getting Started
Guilford County Cooperative Extension
What a great day! We went to the Guilford County Cooperative extension and I went crazy! My vegetable garden is full but I didn’t care! All those gorgeous plants! I spent $48 and here’s what I got: 5 1-gallon tomatoes … Continue reading
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Tips for Saving Money in Your Garden
If you live in or near Guilford County, North Carolina, here is a great tip for where to get cheap mulch and a great deal on plants. How cheap? At the Guilford County Cooperative Extension, you can buy 48 plants … Continue reading
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Sprouts!!
I planted. I waited. 7 days later, Sprouts! Lettuce and spinach. My sister questions why they took so long. I believe they created a solid foundation and I will have the most amazing lettuce and spinach all season long! The … Continue reading
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When to Plant
Last year, my first “try” at gardening, I enthusiastically planted some things in spite of Farmer’s Almanac warnings. Those were a disaster. Anything I planted when Farmer’s Almanac advised grew quickly and grew healthy. This year, Farmer’s Almanac is my … Continue reading
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I’m so Ready to Plant!
It’s supposed to be about 70* this weekend so I’ll be out in the yard! Planning to fertilize and compost rose bushes Saturday. Cleaning up and prepping the herb garden on Sunday. Monday, Jay is coming over to help compost … Continue reading
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It’s Almost Time to Plant!
But first, I have to get the ground ready, right? My friend’s coming over to take some barrel loads out of the compost pile and till them into the garden area. I’m ready to plant potatoes, broccoli and lettuce. I … Continue reading
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Hostas
Today, Laura and I planted a bunch more hostas and fern. We also planted our rhubarb! With everything I’ve planted / am planting, surely something will grow up to be beautiful! I am loving every minute of my wonderful yard!
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8 Great Perennial Vegetables
* Asparagus: Grows best in full sun and non-soggy, somewhat sandy soil. I like it cut into one-inch pieces and stir fried raw with sesame oil and a little sliced ginger (top with toasted sesame seeds). Or, brush with olive … Continue reading
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My Hostas are Here!
Thank you Hosta Farm for sending my order so promptly. We planted hostas and ferns and are waiting patiently… And, the first of our beans have sprouted! Everything’s looking so good. Blueberry bushes are happy, the black raspberry bushes are… … Continue reading
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We Planted!
I checked Farmer’s Almanac. Today is a good day to plant. Tomorrow and Monday, no. So, we planted. Potatoes, beans, lettuces, broccoli, spinach, even herbs. I’ve been told not to plant before April 15, but we don’t have any frost … Continue reading
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