vegetables
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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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How Nematodes Impact Your Vegetable Garden
Nematodes, also known as roundworms or eelworms, are a diverse group belonging to the phylum Nematoda. They can be found in a wide range of environments, from soil and freshwater to marine habitats. This diversity is reflected in their feeding habits, with most nematodes being free-living and feeding on microorganisms, while many species are parasitic,…
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The Importance of Plant Pathology in Vegetable Gardening
Understanding plant pathology is essential for us at the Veggie-Bed because it helps us protect our vegetables, produce healthier plants, and save money. By knowing how to manage plant diseases, we can enjoy better-quality and more nutritious vegetables while being eco-friendly. So, what is plant pathology, and how does it apply to vegetable gardening? Plant…
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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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The Impact of the Gulf Stream on East Coast Vegetable Gardening
The Veggie-Bed is situated in the coastal region of Virginia, where the Gulf Stream has a significant impact on our weather. So, what exactly is the Gulf Stream? Well, the Gulf Stream is a powerful, warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean. It originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flows through the Straits of Florida,…
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Healthy Gardening Practices: Balancing Care for My Body and the Veggie-Bed’s Well-Being
Alright, you might think I’m out of my mind, but I talk to the Veggie-Bed as if it were a living being. So why shouldn’t I? We have many things in common: We need consistent attention, nurturing, and a balanced approach to thrive. Just as I need regular exercise to keep my body fit, the…
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Garlic Chives: Essential Late-Season Food for Bees at the Veggie-Bed
The three main types of chives are standard garlic chives, flowering chives (which have a stronger flavor), and yellow chives (which are milder and grown without direct sunlight). For several reasons bees are particularly attracted to the garlic chives’ flowers growing here at the Veggie-Bed. The garlic chives produce flowers rich in nectar and pollen,…
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