vegetables
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The Future of Vegetable Gardening in America
Vegetable gardening in the United States is experiencing a resurgence. The COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in this revival, with 18.3 million new gardeners emerging during that time. This trend has continued, with many people, especially younger generations like millennials and Generation Z, taking up gardening. 55% of American households now engage in some…
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Sweetening Collard Greens: Benefits of Frost Harvesting
As the first frost and cold weather arrived at the Veggie-Bed, we harvested the last collard greens from the garden. Waiting for freezing temperatures can be a game-changer; the cold causes the plant to convert starches into sugars, making the greens taste sweeter and less bitter. This natural process enhances their flavor, resulting in even…
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Vegetable Gardening Basics: Biomes, Climate, and Microclimate Insights
If you want to be successful at vegetable gardening, it’s important to understand biomes, climate, and microclimate. Are you ready to dig into this with a green thumb approach?First, let’s sow the seeds of understanding by exploring what these terms mean in our vegetable gardening adventure. BiomesA biome is a large area of land that…
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Optimizing Sustainable Vegetable Gardens with Phenomics
Did you know that those of us gardeners who save vegetable seeds from plants that did well in our gardens, and then save seeds from the most productive veggies produced from those seeds are practicing a grassroots form of something called Phenomics? So, you ask, exactly what is Phenomics? It’s all about choosing the plants…
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The Benefits of Electroculture in Outdoor and Indoor Gardening
During our journey of continuous learning here at the Veggie-Bed, I stumbled upon a fascinating topic that really piqued my attention — electroculture. The possibilities it offers in enhancing plant growth and health are simply intriguing. I couldn’t resist ploughing deeper into this captivating field! Electroculture has quite an interesting history. The concept dates back…
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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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Fungi – Friends or Foes in Your Vegetable Garden?
Fungi are a kingdom of organisms distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria, including various species such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts. In vegetable gardens, fungi play multiple roles—both beneficial and detrimental. Certain fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, like mycorrhizal fungi, which enhance nutrient absorption and boost plant growth. On the other hand, other fungi…
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