Successful Organic Gardening For Beginners

To have a successful organic garden, it is imperative that you keep yourself updated with how things are being done. You should be in tuned with the local gardeners in your area so that you can talk things out with enthusiasts like you. 

Generosity if the theme of nature and this is also the basic idea of the organic process of gardening. The object is to give back to nature what nature has bestowed upon you. In gardening, there is no place for synthetic materials because you only have to use what can be found on the ground or the environment around you.

An example of this would be in regards to composting, you have the option to make your own compost, just know that this is not an easy task but a necessary one. Doing so will take a lot of effort and time on your part. The first method to go about this is to gather dried leaves, certain animal manure, vegetable peels and the likes on a compost bag. You have to attend to it periodically to add moisture once in a while and to make sure that you are doing things right.

The second method I will introduce you to is to pile up the materials that you have gathered on the ground. Pile those up in a space that you will allocate for your compost. You just leave them there and let nature takes its course through those materials. Through time, years even, that pile will be turned into compost materials that you can also use as fertilizers for your garden. But you've got to be careful to choose only the part that is not infested with pests. If not, you'll have bigger problems with your garden just know that this method will take longer

The latter method will take longer. And because it is open and you cannot regulate it, certain elements can be accommodated into the pile which may be harmful to your garden. So when you are already using that, you still have to check very closely so that you will retain your garden's health and beauty.

You have to remember that you must be picky with your plants. Ask a local dealer what plants will grow easily on your location. You must not opt for something you like that will not survive the site's conditions.

Learn the art of mulching. You have to do this periodically in your garden beds. This will kill the growing weeds. You'll be able to monitor the unnecessary pests and get rid of them. This also moderates the temperature of the soil. And by mulching it, you'll prevent the soil from eroding.

Have a variety of plants in your garden. This way, you will be able to attract beneficial insects. These are the types that would feed on the pests that your garden may incur.

And the most important thing to do in organic gardening is to befriend your plants. You must know all them fully well. This way, you will have an idea as to what to do in cases where a problem struck and you have no one to help you. 

Tips For Successful Organic Gardening

Now it is time to get down to the nitty-gritty of Organic Gardening which truly required certain skills..  It is imperative that you know the type of soil, what type of plants you can place on them, how you will take care of those plants.  Believe it or not, you can get from the earth all that you will then use for your organic venture into gardening.  . . . so you see organic gardening entails hard work but the rewards are more than worth it!. So let's get ready to sweat!


Tips for Success With Your Organic Garden:


TIP #1  The most important thing to do is to decide what you want to grow. There are so many vegetables from which you can choose so keep in mind the amount of space needed which will make it easy for you to plot on a sheet of paper the layout of how you want your vegetables to grow and what climate will be required for your vegetables.. If you  buy vegetables that are grown instead of using seedlings, most of these come in plastic containers. Be very careful when removing them so you avoid tearing the outside roots.

TIP #2  It is highly recommended that you mulch your vegetables with organic material that can be made from food waste, dead leaves or grass and manure. This will aide in conserving water, adds humus and nutrients as well as discourage weed growth. 

TIP #3  The good part about planting is that you don't have to dig deep to put these in because 80% of the vegetable's roots are found in the top 6 to 7 inches of soil.  You can utilize compost or you can use natural fertilizers and organic material to help the vegetables grow more abundantly. It is also recommended that you utilize native earthworms which are nature's tillers and soil conditioners.

TIP #4  Remove weeds that come out in your garden as soon as you see them! You can pull these out by hand or spot spray it with a full strength of household vinegar. Best of all, it is safe for the environment.  

TIP #5  Crop rotation is vital and will make ensure that the soil is always fertile. When planting the new vegetables, avoid regular deep cultivation as this will damage the roots, dry out the soil, disturb healthy soil organisms and bring weeds to the surface that will soon germinate. 

Origins of Organic Gardening

I was truly surprised by the explosive interesting in organic gardening, so much so that I just had to find out what all the hoopla was about.  Much to my amazement . . . And amusement, organic gardening is actually the only form of gardening that I knew existed!  When I was coming up, we always had a organic backyard garden because there were 4 kids that had to eat.  We did not use pesticides or insecticides because they were too expensive and we always recycled, not for the sake of mother earth but for the sake of survival.


The first thing that you simply must do is determine your reasoning for organic gardening.  If your motivation is the environment, then we are moving in the correct direction.  It will be necessary for you to stay clear of synthetic materials and use what nature provides through your environment.  The strategy behind organic gardening is focused on sustainable development so that the land used today can continue to be used by the future generations because we have left a healthy ecosystem.


Be very aware that certain aspects of organic gardening can be somewhat daunting when attempting to control weeds, insects and diseases.   You will also find that organic gardening requires far more attention to soil and plant needs so having the proper organic gardening supplies is essential to your success.

Unbelievably, the history of organic vegetable gardening has now come full circle and we are now practicing the habits of the ancients that came long before our existence. The ending result being that we eat healthy without consuming harmful chemicals and disturbing the ecosystem.