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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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Morning Harvest, Evening Feast
This morning, we had a successful harvesting session, gathering a bounty of fresh vegetables from the garden. We plucked ripe cucumbers and dug up some vibrant blue potatoes, which will make a delightful addition to tonight’s supper. It’s always rewarding to see the fruits of our labor culminate in a delicious evening feast. Photo by:…
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Summer Harvest: Prepping Collard Beds for Fall Planting
It’s time to start planning for the fall: With temperatures soaring, we decided to harvest our collards and prep the beds for fall planting. Collard greens thrive in cooler temperatures, so they’re considered cool-season crops, growing best when the weather is between 45°F and 75°F. For our fall harvest, we sow collard seeds directly in…
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Harmonious Gardening: Our No-Till, Organic Garden
Welcome to the Veggie-Bed, a harmonious world where we’ve cultivated a no-till, raised-row, organic garden for over a decade. Through thoughtful crop rotation, we rejuvenate the soil naturally, manage weeds, pests, and diseases. Our meticulously planned garden spans 450 square feet, divided into purposeful sections for root, leaf, legume, and fruit vegetables. Nestled in Chesapeake,…
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Tending to the Earth: The Art of Hilling Potatoes
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Hilling Potatoes- Hilling potatoes is key for healthy growth. At Veggie-Bed, they hill when plants are 6-8 inches, and again when tubers grow. This practice suppresses weeds, protects from frost, and boosts stem growth. The result is healthier plants and better yields. For more gardening tips, join Urban Gardening’s Facebook…
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From Seedlings to Sunlight: A Veggie-Bed Garden Update
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick; -Seedlings to Sunlight- The Veggie-Bed garden is abuzz with activity as tomato plants embrace the sun, cucumbers transition outdoors, and pepper seedlings await their turn. Kale and collards thrive, while potato plants dig deep and sugar snap peas ascend the trellis. This enchanting canvas of life and growth invites you to…
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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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