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Sustainable Gardening in Chesapeake: Tom Myrick’s Veggie-Bed
Tom Myrick’s Veggie-Bed garden in Chesapeake, VA, spans 450 square feet, showcasing a no-till, organic approach developed over ten years. This season, he focuses on crop rotation, planting diverse vegetables while allowing soil to rest, fostering a sustainable ecosystem that reflects his commitment to environmental stewardship and the joy of gardening.
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From Sunlight to ATP: The Flow of Energy
The content explores the journey of solar energy from the sun to its transformation into ATP within our bodies. It highlights the vital role of plants in photosynthesis, capturing solar energy, and storing it as chemical energy. Ultimately, this interconnected energy cycle sustains all life and powers our daily activities.
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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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Healthy Gardening Practices: Balancing Care for My Body and the Veggie-Bed’s Well-Being
Alright, you might think I’m out of my mind, but I talk to the Veggie-Bed as if it were a living being. So why shouldn’t I? We have many things in common: We need consistent attention, nurturing, and a balanced approach to thrive. Just as I need regular exercise to keep my body fit, the…
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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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