Organic gardening pertains to growing of vegetables, fruits, seeds, grains and nuts the natural way. This means that there are strictly no fungicides, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and poisonous fertilizers and chemicals in the scene.

The soil is rather prepared and tilled using composed manure, mulch and other organic materials.The plants are naturally grown and sprouted with the help of water, minerals derived from compost and sun. Organic gardeners tend to cultivate the soil and grow plants based on sustainable and holistic approach.

Organic gardening can be both fun and worthy habit. Many individuals these days are getting hooked with organic gardening for the reason that this paved way for worthy utilization of time and resources.This particular type of gardening is proven to be very engaging.

But before devoting your time and attention to this undertaking, it would be best to have a clear understanding about the basics of organic gardening and all essential aspects link to it. The following information can help widen your awareness and familiarity about organic gardening.

The Basics

You have probably been trying to eat organic foods to protect the environment from being loaded with toxic chemicals or reduce the amount of risky pesticide that you and your entire family consume.

Organic can be a bit expensive but there is now a possible way of growing your own fresh and delicious produce while at the same time having learning and fun at the same time.This possible way is none other than organic gardening.

Organic gardening is a type of gardening that does not utilize synthetic products such as fertilizers as pesticides. Organic gardening ideally replenishes resources. The bigger picture of organic gardening includes working in cooperation with nature.

Individuals who have the heart for this type of gardening view their gardens as natural part of ecosystem. Here are some other basic facts that you need to know when getting started with organic gardening:

Meaning of organic matter

Organic matter pertains to decaying animal and plant waste. This includes grass clipping, compost, kitchen scraps, dried leaves, fish heads and more. Organic matter is usually being used as conditioner and soil amendment. This can work on the soil of your new garden or can be used as mulch or top dressing of existing gardens.

The importance of soil

One of the primary tenants in organic gardening is feeding the soil and this soil will in turn feed the plants. Basically, plants derive water, nutrients and air from the soil. This therefore play essential role in effective and successful gardening regardless of type. There are actually different types of soil. The clay soil is the type that contains higher nutrients as compared to sandy soil.

Sandy soil is said to be well-drained but there are some remedies that can be undertaken to make this an ideal garden soil. This is definitely where organic matter comes to play. Adding this aids in in improving the texture of the soil and attracting organisms that make nutrients in the garden soil.

Controlling diseases and pests without chemicals

Organic gardening does not really mean that you have to share your plants with worms. Since you are gardening in collaboration with nature, you still have to accept that pests are inevitable scenes in your garden. Vigilance should be your first line of defense. Inspect the plants regularly to determine some problem signs and be able to take action instantly

Having a Plan

The success and failure of your organic gardening venture depends into proper planning. In order to avoid failure, you need to invest great deal of time and effort to creating and having solid plan. If you have the desire to get the freshest and most delicious produce, you need to stick with a comprehensive and organized gardening plan. The following can help you boost up your plan and put things in proper perspective or place:

A Plan

1. Explore Possibilities Thinking about garden designs means exploring possibilities. In designing, you are allowed to think of ways and things that you truly desire for your for your organic garden. You can also figure out the quantity of plants you can plant and cultivate in your chosen space. You can also work on laying out paths and plotting out your unique planting. Never stop exploring until you reach the point that you already settled with the ones that meet you unique gardening needs.
2. Consider the Future When designing or creating your organic gardening plan, you need to consider the future. Planning a garden is like having a look at the future. You need to have a clear idea on what your organic garden will look like for the coming years. You can join together all the essential components of your plan in order to come up with an ideal garden.
3. Make Changes and Stay Flexible The good thing about planning is that you are being able to figure out things, make assessments and execute changes if necessary especially if conditions change. One of the top benefits of having a plan for your organic garden is flexibility. To adopt changes in your plan is easier than having to change the entire garden.
4. Go with the Detail When planning, you can go to the level of details that you find comfortable with. You can plan for style of planting, amount of plants to be planted as well as the plants and seeds to be purchased. It is essential to always go with the detail for in the end, it will be easier for you to determine what needs to be planted and what you have already planted. You also need to get into the details of planting schedule.
5. Be Prepared Since planning is a slice of the future, you need to be prepared with all the gardening tasks that you need to accomplish. Ideal organic garden design gives you the idea what needs to be purchase and when to make this purchase. This also allows you to allocate the resources properly. Be prepared when making plan for your organic garden for this enables you to phase out projects around your organic garden so that tasks are being kept within personal abilities. In such way, organic gardening becomes a joy and not a choice.

Excerpted from the book Organic Gardening.

This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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