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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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Author Archives: Karen
When to Plant
Last year, my first “try” at gardening, I enthusiastically planted some things in spite of Farmer’s Almanac warnings. Those were a disaster. Anything I planted when Farmer’s Almanac advised grew quickly and grew healthy. This year, Farmer’s Almanac is my … Continue reading
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I’m so Ready to Plant!
It’s supposed to be about 70* this weekend so I’ll be out in the yard! Planning to fertilize and compost rose bushes Saturday. Cleaning up and prepping the herb garden on Sunday. Monday, Jay is coming over to help compost … Continue reading
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It’s Almost Time to Plant!
But first, I have to get the ground ready, right? My friend’s coming over to take some barrel loads out of the compost pile and till them into the garden area. I’m ready to plant potatoes, broccoli and lettuce. I … Continue reading
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My Pumpkins Keep Growing!
Here we are, about 6 weeks after planting: About a week after the two baby leaves appear, the first “true” leaf, sporting jagged edges, starts to grow from the center of the young sprout, providing a glimpse of the plant … Continue reading
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My Pumpkins are Growing!
19 out of about 30 of my plants have come up! Hooray! I may have some pumpkins in my yard this fall! So far, so good. I bought seeds loose from a seed store, added some of my home grown … Continue reading
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More Fried Green Tomatoes
And green beans, and lima beans, etc., etc. I love my garden!
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Tonight was the first time I ever tried fried green tomatoes. Why did I not know about these?? Fabulous!!! I may end up with no red tomatoes after all!
Planting Pumpkins
Growing Pumpkins: In a sunny spot that gets at least 6 hours of sun. Typically in the middle of small hills or mounds about three feet in diameter. Surround each hill with a moat (about 4 inches wide and 4 … Continue reading
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