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From Seedlings to Sunlight: A Veggie-Bed Garden Update
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick; -Seedlings to Sunlight- The Veggie-Bed garden is abuzz with activity as tomato plants embrace the sun, cucumbers transition outdoors, and pepper seedlings await their turn. Kale and collards thrive, while potato plants dig deep and sugar snap peas ascend the trellis. This enchanting canvas of life and growth invites you to…
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A Shameless Plug
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick -Shameless Plug- UrbanGardening4u2day.com offers practical tips and whimsical essays for urban gardeners, covering balcony gardening to permaculture. With content by Tom Myrick, the site encourages and shares information about vegetable gardening worldwide. Connect with the community on Facebook to join the mission. Also, check out their YouTube channel.
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Gobbler’s Serenade: A Suburban Overture
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick -Gobbler- In a suburban morning, a majestic gobbler forages for birdseed at the Veggie-Bed, its iridescent feathers shimmering in the sunlight. Despite its suburban surroundings, the gobbler serves as a reminder of nature’s resilience. The fleeting encounter with the bird leaves the writer in awe, yet melancholic at the gobbler’s distance…
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The Rock Star of Kale
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick; -‘Red Russian Kale’- Red Russian Kale, a vibrant and unique variety, is a standout in the garden with its deep purple-red leaves and striking stems. It offers a mild, earthy flavor with a sweet twist and is rich in antioxidant anthocyanins. Thriving in cool weather, it’s perfect for salads and raw…
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Seasonal Kale Harvest: Tips for Suburban Gardeners in Zone 8b United States
Photo/Video by: Tom Myrick; -‘Time to Harvest Kale’- The time has come to harvest the lower foliage of kale plants and make space for tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Lettuce indoors is ready to be cropped, allowing it to regrow. Freshly harvested kale and lettuce will be used to prepare a mixed greens side salad. Join…
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No-Till Raised-Row Organic Garden for 2024 Season
Graphic/Video by: Tom Myrick; -‘Garden Plan’- Tom Myrick shares an update on their Urban Gardening plan for the 2024 season. Their no-till, raised-row, organic garden in the suburbs of Chesapeake, VA, is divided into two plots where vegetables are grown based on type. With a focus on quality, they use crop rotation and organic compost,…
