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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: Trees
Japanese Maples
Can’t wait to grow my own Japanese Maples!
Lions Head Japanese Maple – Shishigashira
Thanks to the Honey Tree Nursery for this information on our newest Japanese Maple. Acer Palmatum “Shishigashira” Also known as ‘Lion’s Head’ is a small Japanese maple. It grows in a stiff vase shape. The lion’s head maple has short … Continue reading
Dwarf Yellow Cedar
I’m so excited about this “free” shrub. Thank you again, Ellen! I took another class from her Saturday and she had dug up this cedar to plant something else in its place. She asked the class if anyone could use … Continue reading
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
Weeping Norway Spruce
56* today and I’m getting my garden ready. The plot has been tilled and today I planted my first veggies – broccoli. Oops, time to check the Farmer’s Almanac. It hasn’t failed me, yet. Hope I didn’t plant on … Continue reading
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Global Days of Service
What did you do for Global Days of Service – April 17 & 18? We planted some more trees in our yard. This time, fruit trees. I’ll let you know how they do, when and if we get fruit! I … Continue reading