vegetable-gardening
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Too Much of a Good Thing
Excessive rain can affect a vegetable garden in several ways. While it’s important to remember that plants are resilient, prolonged wet conditions can infect plants and result in stunted growth, spots on foliage, and decay on leaves, stems, or fruit. Gardens can become muddy, causing plants to droop and potentially rot. Standing water and waterlogged…
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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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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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From Sprouts to Harvest: The Journey of Climbing Pole Beans
At the Veggie-Bed, these small pole bean sprouts have embarked on their path toward becoming mature bean-producing plants. These climbers require sturdy trellises to support their upward growth, and they boast an impressive yield—2 to 3 times more than bush beans in the same area! We anticipate our first harvest in approximately 60 to 70…
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