organic-gardening
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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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Preserving Sweet Potatoes for Future Planting Success
Howdy! Have you ever wondered how to keep some of your harvested sweet potatoes for planting the following year? Let me share some tips we use here to hang onto sweet potatoes for next year’s planting stock. So, today while cleaning out the Veggie-Bed, we found some sweet potatoes hiding in the soil. We’re going…
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Benefits of Organic Matter in Vegetable Gardening
Organic matter refers to decomposing plant and animal materials that enrich soil quality. Common types include compost, manure, leaf mold, and grass clippings. Organic matter improves vegetable gardens in many ways, it slowly releases nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are vital for plant growth. It improves soil structure, enhancing air and water movement,…
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The Role of Earthworms in Soil Health and Plant Growth
At the Veggie-Bed, one indicator of healthy, fertile soil is earthworms in our garden. So why is it essential to have earthworms in our garden? Earthworms, the unsung heroes of our garden, play a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a healthy garden soil environment. As earthworms burrow through the soil, they create channels that…
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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…
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