Organic Gardening – Getting Started
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Starting your first organic garden can be an overwhelming prospect but a very rewarding challenge. Many people have spent a great part of their lives believing the only way to be a successful gardener is to enlist the help of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Not only is this just not true, but these nasty chemicals actually harm your health and the health of your garden. Long before our ancestors were making nests in trees, Mother Nature was tending to the garden. Considering how well she did before we decided to interfere, it is safe to say these techniques have stood the test of time.
If you are ready to toss out the pesticides and give organic gardening a chance, there are few simple steps to get your started.
First and most importantly plan ahead!
I am really not much of a planner, but when it comes to the garden, I am meticulous. You are going to experience a lot more success if you do your homework, and plan your garden.
Certain plants grow better in certain areas. Take a look at the hardiness zone in your area to know what to expect from your climate and soil.
Plants will do much better and be much more generous if they are position and are paired correctly. You will also want to practice rotation, to help with disease and pests.
Next and actually, just as important is your soil.
This is where the magic happens. Plants need lots of rich organic matter to thrive. Compost, hummus and organic fertilizer are all important characters in your garden. Don’t forget to check the PH of your soil before you plant. Your plants are only as healthy as your soil. If you need to, add earthworms. These guys will be your best friends in the garden.
Now it’s time for the fun part, planting the seeds!
It is easy to start some of your seeds inside but most of your root veggies will prefer to be planted right in the garden.
Remember to fertilize often
A little compost tea will do the trick on this one.
If you have a pest problem or diseased plant
What ever you do, don’t revert to your old ways. Remember, there is always an organic solution.
See, now how hard was that? Starting an organic garden is easy and after you bite into your first veggie, you will understand why so many people prefer organic.
Once you go organic your never go back!
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Thats one heck of a great compilation Mandy! I’m sure many novice and experienced gardeners are going to benefit from this!
dave
I have something that is eating the leaves on ,my butterfly bushes! HELP! I’ve seen wasps on them but no insects.
oh Im sorry.. my question is what can i use on the bushes to prevent the leaves being eaten! Thanks for any help!
Self-watering container gardening is a great way to grow vegetables, and other plants for that matter. You’re not leaching away precious fertilizers and your plants have a continues supply of moisture. Make patio gardening possible. We are actually converting our in-ground garden to self-watering containers. Had such great results.