About
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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Author Archives: Karen
Where in the Yard to Plant?
Today was an absolutely perfect day to be out in the yard, 62* and sunny. Boy, does that bring on spring fever! So, I went walking around looking for the perfect spot for my garden. Where I want to plant … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Started, Hostas
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So much to order, so little time!
Oh, my gosh. Jay Pridgen sent me this great site, Direct Gardening, as a source for reading and learning about lighting conditions for plants: “It’s a great resource for getting ideas.. I’ve ordered some plants but a few died & … Continue reading
Posted in Resources, Tips & Suggestions
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Thanks for the Preplanned Vegetable Garden!
Last frost date around here is April 15. DO NOT plant anything except cool weather stuff ( peas, broccoli, spinach cauliflower to name a few) before then. And don’t plant those until the very last of Feb or the first … Continue reading
Posted in Resources, Tips & Suggestions
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Blum's Farmer's & Planter's Almanac
Gardening – February 2010 Best Days To: Plant above ground crops: 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25 Plant root crops: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 Plant flowers: 3, 4, 5, 24, 25 Transplant: 16, 17, 20 Seed beds: … Continue reading
Posted in Resources
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Thanks so much for all the information!
I’ve gotten so much feedback on Facebook in response to my cry for gardening help. My dear friend Mimi Pate absolutely jumped in with both feet and I’m going to post her suggestions and help here so I don’t forget … Continue reading
Posted in Tips & Suggestions
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To Hosta or not to Hosta..
Hi Guys: I have one side of the yard that is sloped and very shady. I want to know what to put there and I asked about Hostas. I would love to have about 45 varieties there! One suggestion was … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Started, Hostas
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Welcome to My Garden
Or.. what will, hopefully, soon be one! It’s that time of year. Time to get the garden ready to be planted. I’m in a new house this year with a yard that has never had a garden. My first job … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Started
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