Author Archives: Karen

Herbs I’m Planting

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Karen

till the soil 12″-24″ deep mix in 6″ layer of compost or sphagnum peat moss to top 12″ add a little perlite to improve drainage a little organic fertilizer helps ph = 6-7 1/2 water herbs at the ground. they … Continue reading →

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Edible of the month: Asparagus

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Karen

Mature asparagus plants send up multiple spears that can be cut for up to 6 weeks. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a member of the lily family and has been grown and eaten since 1000AD. It’s thought to have originated in … Continue reading →

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Growing my raspberries

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Karen

My Raspberries need trellises!  OK, something new to come up with.  I know where I’m planting them, along the creek. Click the photo for a great info site. Growing Raspberries, University of Maine

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How to prune Black Raspberries

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Karen

The vines on blackberry bushes are called canes, and they grow for two years. The first year, they are lush vegetation. In year two, they bloom, bare fruit and then die. Prune away old canes every year and keep new … Continue reading →

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Terrific Garden Tonics

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Karen

Jay recommended this book for gardening solutions.  Hope he brings it over so I can check it out before I buy! Thanks, Jay

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Black Raspberries

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Karen

Just wrote to Sharon to see about planting and care for the black raspberries.  Here is her response: Black raspberries actually like partial sun but do need a lot of organic matter to produce well . I would suggest that … Continue reading →

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Tilling the Garden

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Karen

Ok so, here’s the thing.  Call 811 before you dig to find out where your utilities are! Yup, we hit the yellow tape for the gas line.  Had to stop and call them to come out and mark the line.  … Continue reading →

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Post Carden

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Karen

Post Carden

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Local Harvest

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Karen

Thanks, Christi, for this great site. Local Harvest lists all the gardening sites in your area. Fruits, flowers, vegetables, gifts and so much more. Check it out! Arminda told me to order black raspberries because they are her favorite, so … Continue reading →

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Blueberries, continued!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Karen

Thank you, Karen Small, for recommending Dab Finch in Stanley, NC, as the resource for blueberries.  I will definitely be going to Sanley! I love his site!  Wanna go there?  Click on the blueberries above! UPDATE:  I ordered 5 bushes … Continue reading →

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