environment
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Discover the Connection Between Lightning and Healthy Soil
Lightning plays a crucial role in enhancing soil nitrogen by breaking atmospheric nitrogen bonds, allowing microbes to convert nitrogen dioxide into nitrates for plant absorption. This process underscores the significance of soil microorganisms in supporting ecosystems. Eco Tom advocates for sustainable gardening practices, blending science and experience to educate about nature’s balance.
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Suburban Vegetable Gardening: Dealing with Soil Contamination Risks
With suburban areas expanding, a trend known as suburbanization has been ongoing for several decades. After World War II, there was a significant migration from urban centers to suburban areas, which continues today. Within this suburban expansion, suburban vegetable gardening is on the rise too, as more people turn to gardening as a hobby and…
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Sustainable Watering: Understanding the Hydrologic Cycle
At the Veggie-Bed, we are committed to being more sustainable, and a big part of that is how we manage our watering process. By understanding the hydrologic cycle, or the water cycle, we can use water more wisely. The hydrologic cycle explains how water moves through different parts of the environment. Here’s how it works:…
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The Impact of the Gulf Stream on East Coast Vegetable Gardening
The Veggie-Bed is situated in the coastal region of Virginia, where the Gulf Stream has a significant impact on our weather. So, what exactly is the Gulf Stream? Well, the Gulf Stream is a powerful, warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean. It originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flows through the Straits of Florida,…
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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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