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From Summer to Fall: Extend Your Harvest with a Fall Vegetable Garden
With the summer vegetable gardens starting to wind down, growing a fall vegetable garden is a wonderful way to extend your vegetable harvest. Planting a fall vegetable garden is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Growing a fall vegetable garden offers several benefits: Fall crops allow you to enjoy fresh produce well into autumn. By planting…
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A Guide to Cultivating and Harvesting a Vibrant Summer Delight
Yellow watermelons, with their vibrant, sunny yellow rind and sweet, honey-like flavor, are a unique and delightful addition to any garden. They are not only low in calories but also high in hydration, making them a perfect choice for a refreshing summer treat. When selecting a yellow watermelon, look for a uniform color and tap…
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Guardian of the Veggie-Bed
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -The Guardian- In a sun-kissed meadow, Poppa Tom and loyal hound Lucy Lou nurture a cherished garden, the Veggie-Bed. Lucy Lou’s duty is to protect it from intruders, especially pesky varmints. Her vigilant guardianship, combined with her endearing nature, creates a heartwarming tale of love and loyalty alongside the flourishing…
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Where Love Blossoms and Care Takes Root
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -A Thriving Garden Family- In a sunlit garden, Poppa Tom lovingly tends to his thriving vegetable family, ensuring perfect care for each plant. The tomatoes, greens, beans, and potatoes express gratitude for his gentle touch, trellis support, and careful harvesting. Under his watchful eye, they form a close-knit community, considering…
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Can Plants Talk?
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Plant Talk- Plants communicate using chemicals, sound, and even electrical signals. They release chemicals to warn each other of danger and can exchange nutrients through interconnected root systems. Recent studies suggest they may also produce ultrasonic sounds when stressed. Understanding plant communication has implications for agriculture and environmental management. This…
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Undertones of the Earth: The Tomato Sprouts’ Trek
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick -Tomato Sprouts’ Trek- Tomato sprouts transitioned from a grow tent to an outdoor garden due to stabilized temperatures. Essential steps for successful outdoor tomato plant growth include choosing a sunny spot, starting seeds indoors, staking plants, regular watering and feeding, pest control, and harvesting ripe tomatoes. Writer/Digital creator: Tom Myrick.
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Aloof Yet Present – The American Crow
Image: AI-Generated; Prompt/edited: Tom Myrick; Photos by: Tom Myrick -The American Crow- The American Crow, a symbol of wisdom and mystery, captivates with its intelligence and social bonds. Comparable to chimpanzees in cognitive abilities, these birds exhibit remarkable problem-solving skills and form lifelong monogamous relationships. Their unique behaviors, including communal roosting and rituals around death,…
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