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Testudines in the Veggie-Bed: A Heartwarming Journey (revised version)
We had the pleasure of witnessing a heartwarming event at the Veggie-Bed. In the early morning hours, a female Eastern Box Turtle slowly made her way across the lush grounds. It was a delightful sight to see one of these intriguing creatures exploring our garden. It’s no surprise that turtles are common visitors in gardens…
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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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From Hot and Rainy Days to Garden Bliss: Veggie-Bed Cleanup
With a welcome break from the hot and rainy weather, the Veggie-Bed received a thorough once-over. All the dead and wilted foliage was cut back, struggling plants removed, and the weeds pulled, making way for our fall garden. Photo by: Tom MyrickWritten by: Tom Myrick About the Writer/Photographer: Tom Myrick YouTube: Urban Gardening 4u2day Facebook:…
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Surviving the Dog Days: A Historical Dive into Summer’s Hottest Stretch
As the scorching heat of summer intensifies, let’s dig into the fascinating history behind the term “Dog Days of Summer” and uncover its ancient origins: The hot topic here at the Veggie-Bed is the extreme heat (pun intended). It’s been so hot that Lucy Lou has said the heck with chasing varmints. As for myself,…
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Is Growing Your Own Backyard Vegetable Garden Worth It?
Growing your own backyard vegetable garden is a rewarding endeavor. It offers delicious homegrown food, exercise, and a sense of empowerment while navigating challenges. With the relentless heat wave sizzling and torrential rains pounding between the heat wave breaks, the Veggie-Bed has taken a beating. The potato beds are soggy and giving way to a…
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Cultivating Okra: A Guide to Growing and Enjoying This Versatile Fruit-Vegetable
At the Veggie-Bed, we take pride in growing okra, one of our favorite late-summer fruit-vegetables, known for its vibrant green pods and versatile culinary uses. Okra, also known as lady’s fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family, related to hibiscus and cotton. It produces edible green seed pods that are widely used in…
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Harvesting Prizehead Lettuce Seeds: A Simple Guide
Here at the Veggie-Bed, we are collecting seeds from our Prizehead lettuce: Collecting seeds from Prizehead lettuce plants is a straightforward process. The plants produce seeds after they bolt, meaning that they flower. The flowers, though small and unattractive, are essential for seed production. As the blossoms fade, the flower heads turn yellow or brown.…
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