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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: April 2012
Dividing Hostas
I spent all morning dividing hostas. Started 2 years ago with about 10-15. I now must have hundreds! This is so wonderful. First time I’ve divided them. First time I even knew about it! I’ll let you know how … Continue reading
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Weeping Norway Spruce, Update
It’s been 5 weeks since I planted this baby and, boy, is he happy. There were no cones on him at all when I got him and all the … Continue reading
The Garden is In!
April 15th, and the entire garden is in! Sweet! Now we water and wait. It will be well worth it. Lettuce, spinach, broccoli, onions, carrots, potatoes, green beans, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes.
Posted in Getting Started
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Bush Pickle Cucumber
I just planted a bush pickle cucumber plant. From seed, takes about 50 days to produce. I’m thinking, from the plant, about 5 weeks. All new to me so, we’ll see! And, I’m staking … Continue reading
Posted in Cucumber
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Broccoli and Beans
Hooray! I have a broccoli florette already! Gonna be a great growing season! Continue reading
Posted in Beans and Potatoes, Broccoli
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My Roses are Beginning
And are absolutely glorious!
Posted in Roses
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Regrowth from Last Season!
We had such a mild winter that everything survived. The only herbs that died were the basil and tomatoes (do tomatoes count?). In the garden, besides what I’ve planted, from last year onions and potatoes are already coming up. Here … Continue reading
Posted in Black Raspberries, Blueberries, Herbs, Onions, Potatoes, Raspberries, Strawberries, Successes
Tagged catnip, chamomile, lemon thyme, oregano
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