lifestyle
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Ctrl+Crop: Autonomous Horticulturists
In a future setting, suburban families benefit from AI robotic vegetable gardeners that manage customized container gardens. These advanced devices use soil sensors and adaptive irrigation to optimize plant health, offering harvest suggestions via a user-friendly interface. They also educate families on sustainability, fostering a connection with nature and fresh food.
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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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Reduce Your Garden’s Energy Footprint
Here at the Veggie-Bed, we take small yet significant steps towards more sustainable and eco-friendly gardening by reducing our vegetable garden’s energy footprint. You ask, “Energy footprint?” An energy footprint refers to the total amount of energy consumed by an activity, process, or system. It encompasses all the energy used, from production to end-use. This…
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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…
