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Organic Gardening is the way Nature intended its
vegetables, herbs and fruits to be grown. Organic
Gardening means gardening without the use of chemical
pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. By growing plants,
especially those grown for human consumption, gardeners
get healthy, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables that
promote health, rather than cause health problems.
Successful organic gardening, whether outdoors or indoors,
is a bit more time-consuming, but the benefits of eating
fresh produce and avoiding the short and long-term effects
of the chemicals used in most commercial produce
production are more than worth it.
It's All About The
Soil
All plants grown in soil depend on it for all the air,
water, nutrients, and structure they need to grow strong
and resist disease and pests. Soil is your gardens
foundation. Take care of your soil properly and your
plants will flourish and provide you with an abundant
supply of fruits and vegetables.
Weed and Pest Control
In a non-organic garden, gardeners control insect pests
and plant diseases by applying a wide array of toxic
chemicals, designed to kill the insects or disease-causing
organisms. The problem is that the same toxic effects also
affect humans, in one way or another. Sometimes, the
effects are small, but cumulative.

The organic gardener uses vigilance and other techniques,
like hand picking of insects, special organic washes to
remove other pests, and companion plantings to repel still
others. The result can sometimes be produce that is
slightly less attractive than the perfect produce from
chemical gardening, but that is a minor concern.
Organic produce has only good effects on the body, while
those perfect-looking veggies and fruits carry a toxic
load of chemicals. Find additional information on our
Organic Weed and Pest Control Page.
Fertilizers
The ideal soil needs only small amounts of fertilizer, and
proper composting of spent plants to be added back into
the soil can keep your soil fresh, healthy, and
productive. Still, there are times when your garden may
need a boost to promote strong foliage growth and a good
crop. When the need for additional nutrients occurs, there
is a wide array of organic fertilizers and additives to
handle the job, without resorting to harsh chemical
fertilizers.
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