Organic Gardening
Growing Winter Potatoes In The Organic Garden
Growing winter potatoes is best done in a warm climate or in sheltered containers. This is simply because it can be difficult to dig them up if the ground is frozen hard. The potatoes will also suffer from frost if they are left in the ground during winter in a cold climate. However, there is [...]
Gardening For Beginners The Organic Way
Information on gardening for beginners can't be hard to find, and you have come to the right place, especially if you want to set up your garden the organic way. And why not do that? It is just as simple and there are many benefits. For example, if you decide to grow herbs and vegetables in your garden, then you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have not sprayed poisonous pesticides anywhere near them. You can eat your own home grown food without worrying about what has been done to it. In fact, herbs are some of the easiest things to grow, so we strongly recommend growing … [Continue »]
Successful Organic Vegetable Gardening
Successful organic vegetable gardening can require a lot of work and careful planning. This includes the preparation of the soil by enriching it and protecting the soil from the infestation of harmful insects. Organic vegetable gardening is different from conventional gardening in two major ways. They differ from the usage of fertilizers and pest control. The fertility of the soil depends upon three components: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Nitrogen increases the growth of lush foliage. Phosphorus helps with strong roots and sterns. Potassium protects the plants from disease and … [Continue »]
Benefits of Building a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
Building a raised bed vegetable garden is similar to growing plants in containers but on a much larger scale. In a raised bed the plants are contained (useful when growing creeping varieties like mint and strawberries) while still allowing the roots to penetrate into the ground. Planting a raised-bed garden not only gives your lawn much neater look, but it also allows anyone to have a garden regardless of the quality of your native soil. Getting started gardening with raised beds is easier than starting a traditional garden. Rather than removing well-established grass and spending days … [Continue »]
Organic Vegetable Garden Planner
It’s a great idea to use a vegetable garden planner before you go ahead with planting. Many people allow their garden to grow in a very random manner, just putting plants wherever there is a little bit of space without thinking about how the finished garden will look. Sometimes this works out well but more often, it is a mess. The first thing that you should do when you are working with a vegetable garden planner is to think about the site that you have. Ideally, your vegetable plot will be in a place that receives natural sunlight. It doesn’t have to get the sun all day, but a … [Continue »]