5  Practical Tips for Organic Gardening Success

If you recall, back in the day chemicals were not used on the food they consumed and gardening was a part of daily life to insure everyone was fed.  Recycling of clothing as well as kitchen scraps were regularly thrown back into the garden. The only thing that was utilized as fertilizer then was manure. My father maintained a backyard garden from the time I was 5 years old until now . . . and let’s just say I am over 45 years old now!  Memories of sneaking a ripe juicy tomato from the vine during a hard day of play, still brings a smile to my face!

Synthetic chemical fertilizers, herbicides, as well as pesticides quickly became popular and utilized widely until now.  Now we are seeing the results of using these chemicals that have proven to be harmful to the soil and us humans as well.   The wretched results include far less fertile soil, pest-resistancy and depletion of the topsoil.  To add insult to injury, we intelligent ones felt creating stronger pesticides was the answer. 

As of late, we have chosen to be more health conscious and far more attention is being directed towards our relationship with food and how it affects our health. Organically grown vegetables have been proven to be higher in vitamins and mineral content than their counterparts grown utilizing inorganic fertilizers. It is important that you are aware that several key components are fundamental to the practice of organic gardening.

Tip #1

Your soil must be kept healthy with the use of NATURAL fertilizer and compost.   DO NOT underestimate the power of composting!  By composting, you will be replenishing the earth in the healthiest way possible.  I absolutely refuse to plant even one seedling until I have conditioned my soil for at least two weeks with the previous years compost that I have generated.  The purpose of organic gardening is to utilize the waste produced in the garden to include grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen leftovers to make compost, meat (cooked or raw) is the one thing that you DO NOT want to put in your compost.

Tip #2

By rotating your crops you will be effectively performing control preventing the chances of soil-borne pests and diseases taking hold in your garden.  Crop rotation will make a major difference in your garden’s productivity.

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Tip #3

Since I am such a fan of composting, I have found that I have very little weeding to do!  By conditioning my soil with my compost, my weed growth is minimal, maybe once a week and it takes less than 30 minutes for my entire garden bed.  As far as watering goes, I save rainwater and utilize it for both my house plants as well as my garden.  Another thing I learned is that putting the water from my fish aquariums in my garden has had a profound effect, productivity tripled!!

Tip #4

If you will take the time to save the seeds from your successful crops, you will not only be saving money, but you will also be preserving your varieties.  These seeds can be proven to be useful as well as cost effective, I chose to donate seedlings to the various community gardens through out and some to neighbors and still had enough to plant my garden with seeds left  for next year!!

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YES there really is a secret to successful gardening, but the truth of the matter i s that ANYONE can cultivate a strong, healthy garden organically if they are in possession of the right information . . . and I AM LIVING PROOF!  

If you will just use these great gardening tips to go organic, you will be rewarded with that organic garden that you  have always dreamed of . . . let's get busy! 

Just so you know, It's all about the compost when it come to the success of an organic garden. Good compost will truly improve the soil's structure, aeration, and texture, all the while also aiding to increase the soil's water holding capacity. Compost can also help better promote soil fertility, along with helping to stimulate healthier root development.  I personally started composting two years ago and I have had nothing but success with my vegetables and flowers as well.

When you are ready to insulate the soil and protect against weeds, you MUST consider different types of mulches. Use things like wood chips, leaves, hay, and lawn clippings. Protecting plants with a mulch helps them in many ways, such as guarding soil against erosion. You can even look into living mulches, which are plants that serve the same purpose as a mulch.

When cultivating you r herbs, dry your herbs immediately after you harvest them to insure freshness and prevent rot. Normally, rot is caused by moisture either within the herb or on top of it. Moisture can in turn be responsible for the production of harmful bacteria that may cause rot on the herb, or produce a nasty by-product which will then spoil your harvest.

As in earlier times, collecting and recycling rain water is a great way to save money and help your garden bloom. It is commonly known that rain water is generally cleaner and freer of pollutants and contaminants than ground water or city water. If is more feasible if you collect the rain in rain barrels or cisterns so that you can use it whenever necessary.

When washing your organic produce, try using a laundry basket. As you pick your produce, lay them in a plastic laundry basket, which will work as a strainer. Hold the hose over the top and the water can make quick work of rinsing all the dirt and other matter off of your fruits and veggies.

Notate your organic garden's progress in a gardening journal, be sure to record everything - the dates you plant, the dates you fertilize, pests that arrive, which repellents work, when you begin harvesting, and how fruitful your garden is. Trust me when I say that this information will be valuable to you as you plan your garden in the years ahead and will help you to be a successful gardener.

 Mulching is great for your garden when it is done properly, be sure to spread your mulch out and cover as much of your garden as possible.  Be cautious when piling your mulch up against trees or structures, it can cause them to rot. 

Attempt to keep plants in the same environment in which you bought them and do not sun shock your new plants, if your new plants were not in a full-sun location when you bought them. Place the containers in an area that receives only partial sunlight for a day or two, and then gradually expose them to increased amounts of direct sun for several days before planting.

Just know that there is no BIG SECRET to successful organic gardening, although doing a bit of research can do nothing but assist you in your endeavor.  However. if you are getting the feeling that this may be a bit overwhelming for you  . . there is help available!

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6 Tips To Help Your Organic Garden

Believe me when I say that your organic garden can be an important part of your life. Nothing delights me more than growing the food that my family consumes.  Just like my cooking, I garden with LOVE!  A garden needs care, just as you need to be cared for . . .  so does your garden.   Research is a very important component when it comes to the health of your garden.   I have included several tips to assist you in cultivating a beautiful, healthy garden.

When you are maintaining an organic garden, insure that you always wind up your garden hoses. The act of dragging and storing a hose that is not properly wound can take a lot of time and energy that would be best utilized elsewhere.  By using stationary or portable hose reels to wind up your hoses, you will not only save time but effort as well.

Be very aware that you will most likely encounter aphids, you should consider using ladybugs to control your aphid infestation. Unbeknownst to many, Ladybugs are natural predators to aphids and have proven themselves to be very effective in keeping the aphid population under control. Ladybugs can be purchased in bulk from your local garden center or you can purchase them online. I have found that using ladybugs is far better solution than spraying your plants with pesticides.

Let us NOT FORGET that some plants are poisonous. If  kids and pets are going to be in your garden area, you may want to avoid plants that are toxic. A few examples of these are  foxglove,amaryllis, sweet pea, oleander, datum, iris,lupine, clematis, poinsettia and lanthanum.  These are plants that you will want to arrange where they will not be disturbed in any way by kids or animals.

Picking the right plants is also very important. There are some plants that will have an easier time germinating while others will appear to be struggling.  Proper choices include hardy varieties of cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cauliflower, and herbs, but of course, you also have to keep in mind the climate in which you are planting.  When starting your organic garden, a great tip is to figure out which vegetables you should pick to plant in your garden. Some vegetables are better suited for home germination than others are. Some great vegetables to consider planting include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil, and more.

Rich soil is essential to a healthy garden but know that if you elect to buy bags of soil it can get rather expensive.  

I chose to condition my soil with compost that I had been working on for 2 years.  It proved to be the right move to make because I have had a hearty production of vegetables and very little weeding was necessary.   

Mulch and hay make for good ground cover as long as you insure that the choice you make is organic and free of any chemicals because the chemicals can be absorbed by your plants, which is not a good thing.  The purpose of the ground cover is to protect your roots and to prevent evaporation of much needed water and nutrients.

By taking good care of your organic garden you will be ensuring that you and your family  will always have good, home grown and  healthy, fresh food to consume.   So remember that you must do your research, apply the fore mentioned tips to your own organic gardening game plan so that you will experience the joy of gardening success!!! 

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