homesteading
-
The Saint Patrick’s Day Potato Tradition: A Historical Connection
Photo by: Tom Myrick -A Historical Connection- Tom Myrick shares the tradition of planting potatoes on Saint Patrick’s Day at the Veggie-Bed, which has historical significance related to the Great Famine in Ireland. The Irish reliance on potatoes during this time is linked to the devastating consequences of the Late Blight disease. Saint Patrick’s Day,…
-
Growing Success: The Benefits of Starting Vegetable Plants Indoors
Photo by: Tom Myrick -The Benefits of Starting Vegetable Plants Indoors- Starting vegetable plants indoors provides numerous benefits for both small-scale and larger vegetable gardens. It leads to faster development, shields seedlings from outdoor pests and diseases, and allows for close monitoring and prompt issue resolution. This practice provides a head start on the growing…
-
Sun-Kissed Rows: Cultivating Life at the Veggie-Bed
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Cultivating Life at the Veggie-Bed- In the Veggie-Bed, careful attention is given to aligning rows from north to south, ensuring consistent sunlight exposure and airflow. This approach supports a diverse family of plants, fostering growth and warding off diseases. The creators honor the sun, wind, and earth, maintaining a leafy…
-
Whispered Secrets of Resilience and Renewal.
Photo by: Tom Myrick -Whispered Secrets of Resilience and Renewal- “The Veggie-Bed,” nestled in a neighborhood, holds whispered secrets and becomes a sanctuary for the writer after the loss of their mother. The act of vegetable gardening brings solace and mindfulness, symbolizing resilience and renewal. The garden, fashioned from a memorial bedpost, embodies the cyclical…
-
Nurturing Green Dreams- The Veggie-Bed’s Indoor Seedling Saga
Photo by: Tom Myrick -The Veggie-Bed’s Indoor Seedling Saga- At the Veggie-Bed, the team starts their plant babies indoors for extra growing time, stellar germination rates, and healthier sprouts. This budget-friendly, weather-wise approach allows them to grow a wider variety of vegetables and tackle extreme weather conditions. They invite fellow gardeners to join them in…
-
A Cosmic Connection
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Leap Years and Vegetable Gardening- Leap years, occurring every four years, add an extra day to our calendars—leap day, February 29th. They help maintain the alignment of seasons, ensuring accurate planting and harvesting times for vegetable gardening. Without them, seasonal cues would drift, impacting crop planning and frost dates. The…
-
Greening Backyard Vegetable Gardens
Photo by: Tom Myrick -Sustainable Practices Unveiled- Tom Myrick’s article emphasizes the importance of sustainable farming practices, even in small backyard gardens. He advises against excessive tilling, promotes composting, cultivating various plants, using organic mulch, saving seeds, attracting beneficial insects, incorporating native plants, and avoiding chemical herbicides. These small-scale practices can positively impact the environment.
