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I wish I had flowers to flaunt, and some day I will:
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Two years ago, I was introduced the the concept of perennials in the kitchen garden. I was excited by the idea of not having to start my garden each year from scratch. I planted little rhubarb plants, asparagus from roots, and started patience dock from seeds I received from Mother Earth news.
However, the rabbits devastated the rhubarb, eating them to the ground. I was sad, but moved on, then one day I noticed a green leaf peeking out of the ground. I set up an emergency perimeter with milk jugs and sprayed rabbit repellent outside the perimeter (not letting the repellent touch the plants; garlic flavored rhubarb doesn't sound so good). I hoped that would be enough to discourage the rabbits until I could find a safe location for the plants.
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The rhubarb started to rebound while still guarded by milk jugs. I couldn't find a spot to plant the rhubarb where they would be safe, so my husband built another raised garden bed that could be devoted to perennials.
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Below is a picture of the rhubarb after it was safely planted in a raised garden bed. Six of the plants went on to do very well last year. I am hoping for a much better, as well as, earlier crop this year.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTW4O87VyI-ls49R3u3hArLK1XGYZJjKJGZ0oSBIif63MuwYotN_Htb4mO1wad0ImrRhFeXixuyu_bPKEGsEr-Hy6AZgw4HvTBtsOGvC7EzFybP_VArodCCzTXB0jELittCdHP_RUQtBo/s320/June2009+012.jpg)
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Have you tried growing perennials in your garden? Have they made an appearance yet? If you feel like flaunting them head over to Fertilizer Friday and post your link.