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Essential Steps to Prepare the Veggie-Bed for Winter
To winterize the Veggie-Bed, start by cleaning garden beds of debris to prevent pests and diseases. Enrich with 1-2 inches of compost and conduct soil tests for nutrient optimization. Lightly cultivate soil and add 3-4 inches of mulch for insulation. Cover with landscape fabric to prevent erosion, ensuring a healthy spring garden.
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Key Trends in Sustainable Food Systems for a Greener Future
Sustainable food systems and agriculture are crucial for addressing global challenges like food security, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Here at Eco Tom’s Sanctuary, we are digging into some key trends and developments in this area. Let’s begin with the definition of sustainable food systems. A sustainable food system delivers food security and nutrition for…
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Sweetening Collard Greens: Benefits of Frost Harvesting
As the first frost and cold weather arrived at the Veggie-Bed, we harvested the last collard greens from the garden. Waiting for freezing temperatures can be a game-changer; the cold causes the plant to convert starches into sugars, making the greens taste sweeter and less bitter. This natural process enhances their flavor, resulting in even…
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Optimizing Sustainable Vegetable Gardens with Phenomics
Did you know that those of us gardeners who save vegetable seeds from plants that did well in our gardens, and then save seeds from the most productive veggies produced from those seeds are practicing a grassroots form of something called Phenomics? So, you ask, exactly what is Phenomics? It’s all about choosing the plants…
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Sustainable Gardening: The Role of Plant Science
The advancements and challenges in plant science directly impact vegetable gardening. Here at the Veggie-Bed we understand the benefits of this. Thanks to plant science, we now have access to disease-resistant and climate-tolerant plant varieties. For instance, there are tomatoes that can withstand certain diseases and drought-resistant varieties of corn. These varieties can greatly benefit…
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Winterize Your Raised Garden Beds: Essential Steps
Raised garden beds are a game-changer for your garden, offering a premium upgrade. These beds, essentially large containers filled with soil lifted above ground level, can be made from a variety of materials. They provide superior drainage, keep out pests, and allow for more controlled soil conditions, making them perfect for growing a variety of…
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Essential Late Fall Gardening Strategies
Greetings, veggie dynamos! Ready to get your greens on? If you’re vegetable gardening in the late fall, here are some friendly tips for you from the Veggie-Bed*: Be sure to plant cold-resistant veggies like garlic, onions, and shallots. These root vegetables, with their love for cooler weather, will give you a reliable harvest, even in…
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