You probably have friends who claim to eat only organic, or maybe you’ve seen these items in the store. These items are usually easy to recognize and you should be able to notice a difference in quality. The organic products cost more, and they often come in distinctive packaging. Review the ideas in this piece and see how you can have an organic garden in your own backyard.
Include your kids in growing an organic garden. They will enjoy learning about nature and bonding with you.
If you want a sustainable garden, leave a part of it undisturbed for wildlife to enjoy. A natural area will allow beneficial birds and insects, many of which pollinate plants, to live on your property and help your garden grow stronger.
To be more efficient when working in your organic garden, have your tools close at hand. Keep the tools in a big bucket, or store them in strong pockets in your pants. Tools you’ll need to garden efficiently include towels, gloves, pruning shears and other plant-specific tools.
Make gardening efficient. Wasting time finding tools is inefficient gardening. Get all of your tools together before you go into your garden, then place them in a safe spot when you are finished with them. If needed, purchase a tool belt or heavy duty pants with plenty of pockets.
Do not underestimate pine as great mulch. Some plants are highly acidic, and like soil that is acidic too. If you have these plants in your garden, keep them healthy by using pine needles as mulch. Go ahead and cover the beds you have with needles a couple of inches and while they decompose, they actually disperse some acid into the soil.
Build raised beds with untreated stone, brick or wood. Any wood you use needs to be untreated and resistant to rot. Some good choices you might consider are locust, cedar, and cypress. Treated wood has chemicals that can be harmful to a vegetable garden. If you must use treated wood, create a barrier, such as with plastic sheet.
If you sell your crops and label them organic, you should get an organic garden certified seal. This should boost your sales while proving to your customers that they are getting healthy products.
Throughout the year and in different climates, it may be necessary to vary your watering schedule. The amount of water you will need will vary according to your climate and even such factors as the part of day and soil type. In warm climates with high humidity, for instance, plants often develop fungal infections when water is applied to the leaves. Instead, focus water on the plant’s root system.
Gardening, especially organic gardening, helps you feel more “at one” with the earth. Organic gardening techniques allow you to be involved in the entire planting and growing process, while using only the safest and most sustainable resources.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
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