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Debunking the Bias Implication of ‘Indian Summer’
Recently, while researching a post I was writing, I came across a term I have referred to over the years. The term that I am talking about is ‘Indian summer.’ I casually threw it out there when referring to the warm weather in the fall. Now, I am not the best speller, so I always…
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Weather and Climate Effects on Vegetable Gardening
How do weather cycles and climate cycles affect vegetable gardening? Weather cycles can indirectly influence climate cycles. For example, short-term weather events impact ocean circulation patterns and atmospheric conditions, which, over time, contribute to climate variations. Conversely, natural climate cycles set the backdrop against deviations caused by recent greenhouse gas emissions. So, what are weather…
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Too Much of a Good Thing
Excessive rain can affect a vegetable garden in several ways. While it’s important to remember that plants are resilient, prolonged wet conditions can infect plants and result in stunted growth, spots on foliage, and decay on leaves, stems, or fruit. Gardens can become muddy, causing plants to droop and potentially rot. Standing water and waterlogged…
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Surviving the Dog Days: A Historical Dive into Summer’s Hottest Stretch
As the scorching heat of summer intensifies, let’s dig into the fascinating history behind the term “Dog Days of Summer” and uncover its ancient origins: The hot topic here at the Veggie-Bed is the extreme heat (pun intended). It’s been so hot that Lucy Lou has said the heck with chasing varmints. As for myself,…
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Is Growing Your Own Backyard Vegetable Garden Worth It?
Growing your own backyard vegetable garden is a rewarding endeavor. It offers delicious homegrown food, exercise, and a sense of empowerment while navigating challenges. With the relentless heat wave sizzling and torrential rains pounding between the heat wave breaks, the Veggie-Bed has taken a beating. The potato beds are soggy and giving way to a…
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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.
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