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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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Category Archives: Lettuce
Japanese Maples
I’m a HUGE fan of Japanese Maples. I don’t even know how many I have! 13 Japanese Maples for Shade
How to Grow Lettuce
Cooler weather is back and I’m going to plant some fresh lettuce. I found this great article and didn’t want to loose it so I’m posting it here! Enjoy. Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Lettuce Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel … Continue reading
Eatin’ from the Garden!
Only May 1st and this was our garden harvest. Lettuces, spinach, onions, all the herbs you could want and tons of strawberries! Ummmmmm….
Posted in Herbs, Lettuce, Onions, Spinach, Strawberries
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It doesn’t look like much yet…
But I’ve planted broccoli, lettuce, spinach, onions, and carrots. We’re on our way to some good eatin’!
Lettuce, Broccoli & Spinach are Gone
Well, it’s finally happened. I pulled up the last of the lettuce. sigh… I loved having the fresh salads daily for the last 7 weeks but, alas, 90* temps have overtaken the lettuce, broccoli and spinach. I will certainly be … Continue reading
the First Harvest
I just had to harvest in April. My first harvest from my very first garden. Lettuces, spinach, parsley, and basil. Tonight, we have fresh salad greens. Hooray!
Posted in Lettuce, Successes
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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
Posted in Beans and Potatoes, Broccoli, Getting Started, Lettuce, Planting, Spinach
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Bought some herbs…
Bought some herb and vegetable plants. They’re sitting in the windowsill waiting to be planted. Hence my next question.. When do I plant? Broccoli: Full sun. 18″ apart. 65-75 days. Takes 6-8 weeks/summer – 5-6 weeks/fall to mature. Best time … Continue reading