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Can Plants Talk?
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Plant Talk- Plants communicate using chemicals, sound, and even electrical signals. They release chemicals to warn each other of danger and can exchange nutrients through interconnected root systems. Recent studies suggest they may also produce ultrasonic sounds when stressed. Understanding plant communication has implications for agriculture and environmental management. This…
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Surviving Without Humanity: Cornfields and Ruins
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -The Last- Humanity has vanished, leaving nature and technology to thrive independently. Cornfields stretch endlessly as technology succumbs to decay. Despite our absence, the earth rejuvenates, weaving tales of resilience and impermanence. This narrative, artistically crafted by Tom Myrick, reflects his vision complemented by AI-generated imagery, entailing a meticulous process.
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Undertones of the Earth: The Tomato Sprouts’ Trek
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Tomato Sprouts’ Trek- Tomato sprouts transitioned from a grow tent to an outdoor garden due to stabilized temperatures. Essential steps for successful outdoor tomato plant growth include choosing a sunny spot, starting seeds indoors, staking plants, regular watering and feeding, pest control, and harvesting ripe tomatoes. Writer/Digital creator: Tom Myrick.
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Aloof Yet Present – The American Crow
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick; Photos by: Tom Myrick -The American Crow- The American Crow, a symbol of wisdom and mystery, captivates with its intelligence and social bonds. Comparable to chimpanzees in cognitive abilities, these birds exhibit remarkable problem-solving skills and form lifelong monogamous relationships. Their unique behaviors, including communal roosting and rituals around death,…
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Hybrid and Heirloom: A Botanical Tapestry
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Hybrid and Heirloom- Hybrid plants are developed through controlled pollination for enhanced traits, while heirloom plants carry a rich history and unique flavors passed down through generations. Hybrids offer practical benefits such as disease resistance and higher yields, but may have different nutritional values. Heirlooms, open-pollinated and cherished for taste,…
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Understanding Diurnal Variation in Your Garden
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Diurnal Variation- The diurnal temperature range can greatly impact your garden, affecting plants at every stage of growth. Extreme temperature fluctuations can lead to stress, water loss, slowed growth, and disrupted photosynthesis. Mitigate this by germinating and growing young plants indoors until temperatures stabilize. Each plant has unique requirements, so…
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Garden Candy: Delightful Little Gems
Photo by: Tom Myrick; -Delightful Little Gems- The sugar snap seedlings with miniature sail-like leaves are thriving in the cooler weather, delighting the Veggie Bed’s gardeners. These “garden candy” peas offer a blend of snow pea crispness and garden pea sweetness, perfect for snacking or in dishes. Join Urban Gardening’s mission by connecting on Facebook.
