vegetable-gardening
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Benefits of Ryegrass Cover Crop for Vegetable Gardens
For the upcoming winter, we are considering whether to use ryegrass as a cover crop in the Veggie-Bed. So, what is ryegrass, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using it in your vegetable garden for overwintering? Ryegrass, mainly cereal rye (Secale cereale), is a popular cover crop used in gardens during the winter…
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The Role of Milankovitch Cycles in Shaping Earth’s Climate and Vegetable Gardening
Milankovitch cycles are long-term changes in how the Earth moves around the sun and how it tilts on its axis. These changes affect how much sunlight different parts of the Earth receive. Scientists have a lot of evidence that shows how these cycles have influenced the Earth’s climate over countless millennia, like tens of thousands…
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Gaia Hypothesis and Human Impact: Understanding Earth’s Interconnectedness
Sometimes, while gardening here at the Veggie-Bed, I am overwhelmed by the realization of how small my existence is compared to the cosmos. I think of Earth as a living organism often associated with the Gaia hypothesis, and we humans are parasites hosting on the Earth, which is a metaphorical comparison. The Gaia hypothesis suggests…
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Earthing in Vegetable Gardening: Science, Benefits, and Techniques
At the Veggie-Bed, we’re all about embracing our holistic approach to vegetable gardening, which includes the practice of earthing. Earthing, also known as grounding, is making direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface, such as walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil. The idea is that this contact allows the Earth’s natural electric charges to…
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Lucy-Lou: My Loyal Companion and Guide Through Recovery
Meet Lucy-Lou, my most loyal companion. We crossed paths at the funeral reception that my kindhearted cousins hosted for my mother. At that time, I was struggling with depression, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse. After the reception, my family walked with me to a barn where I met an adorable 8-week-old puppy who captured my…
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Harvesting Wellness: The Synergy of Vegetable Gardening and Chakra Meditation
With the hustle and bustle of summer fading away, it is time to switch modes to the quietude of the cooler seasons to come. As a long-time gardener and practitioner of chakra meditation (which focuses on the body’s energy centers to promote balance and greater awareness of our existence), this is truly a time for…
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Unexpected Germination: Granny Smith Apple Seed in Refrigerator
Last April, we bought some Granny Smith apples and stored them in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. We forgot all about them, and they stayed in the fridge for over a month. Surprisingly, one of the apple seeds germinated in the cold condition of the refrigerator. Apple seeds require this cold stratification process before…
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