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Gaia Hypothesis and Human Impact: Understanding Earth’s Interconnectedness
Sometimes, while gardening here at the Veggie-Bed, I am overwhelmed by the realization of how small my existence is compared to the cosmos. I think of Earth as a living organism often associated with the Gaia hypothesis, and we humans are parasites hosting on the Earth, which is a metaphorical comparison. The Gaia hypothesis suggests…
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Earthing in Vegetable Gardening: Science, Benefits, and Techniques
At the Veggie-Bed, we’re all about embracing our holistic approach to vegetable gardening, which includes the practice of earthing. Earthing, also known as grounding, is making direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface, such as walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil. The idea is that this contact allows the Earth’s natural electric charges to…
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Lucy-Lou: My Loyal Companion and Guide Through Recovery
Meet Lucy-Lou, my most loyal companion. We crossed paths at the funeral reception that my kindhearted cousins hosted for my mother. At that time, I was struggling with depression, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse. After the reception, my family walked with me to a barn where I met an adorable 8-week-old puppy who captured my…
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Harvesting Wellness: The Synergy of Vegetable Gardening and Chakra Meditation
With the hustle and bustle of summer fading away, it is time to switch modes to the quietude of the cooler seasons to come. As a long-time gardener and practitioner of chakra meditation (which focuses on the body’s energy centers to promote balance and greater awareness of our existence), this is truly a time for…
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A Gardening Surprise: Discovering Sweet and Hot Banana Peppers
Today, we picked the last handful of sweet banana peppers from the garden. I decided to plant a variety of yellow sweet banana peppers to add some color to the Veggie-Bed this year. To our surprise, one of the four plants turned out to be hot peppers, which we didn’t realize until I had taken…
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Understanding Soil Texture: Components and Testing Methods
Soil conditions can vary, but most vegetable plants have specific soil requirements. In this post, we will discuss soil texture components and our method for testing soil texture at the Veggie-Bed. It’s important to remember that the soil in your vegetable garden can be improved with the right knowledge and effort. Excessive sand can deplete…
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Monster Squash: Invasion of the Cucurbits (revised version)
Every year, the Veggie-Bed faces an unprecedented invasion of squash, as these resilient plants take over the grounds with their abundance and vitality: The Veggie-Bed is consistently overrun with squash each season. These plants thrive when planted throughout the Veggie-Bed’s grounds, in areas with ample sunlight and good drainage. Squash belongs to the genus of…
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