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Equinox Enchantment: A Garden’s Awakening
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -A Garden’s Awakening- In the quiet hours before dawn, a celestial waltz choreographed by the Sun, Earth, and cosmic calendar unfolds during the spring equinox. This astronomical event marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. At the Veggie-Bed, it brings equal day…
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The Saint Patrick’s Day Potato Tradition: A Historical Connection
Photo by: Tom Myrick -A Historical Connection- Tom Myrick shares the tradition of planting potatoes on Saint Patrick’s Day at the Veggie-Bed, which has historical significance related to the Great Famine in Ireland. The Irish reliance on potatoes during this time is linked to the devastating consequences of the Late Blight disease. Saint Patrick’s Day,…
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Growing Success: The Benefits of Starting Vegetable Plants Indoors
Photo by: Tom Myrick -The Benefits of Starting Vegetable Plants Indoors- Starting vegetable plants indoors provides numerous benefits for both small-scale and larger vegetable gardens. It leads to faster development, shields seedlings from outdoor pests and diseases, and allows for close monitoring and prompt issue resolution. This practice provides a head start on the growing…
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Maximizing Daylight: DST Effects on Gardeners and Green Spaces
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -DST Effects on Gardeners and Green Spaces- Daylight Saving Time (DST) involves setting clocks forward one hour in summer to maximize natural daylight. While it affects 9-to-5 gardeners’ schedules, it offers an extra hour of morning light and longer evening daylight. Embrace the shift in clocks and make the most…
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Sun-Kissed Rows: Cultivating Life at the Veggie-Bed
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Cultivating Life at the Veggie-Bed- In the Veggie-Bed, careful attention is given to aligning rows from north to south, ensuring consistent sunlight exposure and airflow. This approach supports a diverse family of plants, fostering growth and warding off diseases. The creators honor the sun, wind, and earth, maintaining a leafy…
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Whispered Secrets of Resilience and Renewal.
Photo by: Tom Myrick -Whispered Secrets of Resilience and Renewal- “The Veggie-Bed,” nestled in a neighborhood, holds whispered secrets and becomes a sanctuary for the writer after the loss of their mother. The act of vegetable gardening brings solace and mindfulness, symbolizing resilience and renewal. The garden, fashioned from a memorial bedpost, embodies the cyclical…
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Nurturing Green Dreams- The Veggie-Bed’s Indoor Seedling Saga
Photo by: Tom Myrick -The Veggie-Bed’s Indoor Seedling Saga- At the Veggie-Bed, the team starts their plant babies indoors for extra growing time, stellar germination rates, and healthier sprouts. This budget-friendly, weather-wise approach allows them to grow a wider variety of vegetables and tackle extreme weather conditions. They invite fellow gardeners to join them in…
