Tips & Tricks To Create Your Own Organic Garden
It may seem I’m getting over excited about our old Garden Rose – But for at least 10 years it’s sprouted just 2 or 3 blooms at a time – This Year it seems to have gone mental. It’s 30/05/2023 today, and I’ve just taken the latest pic which is the best it’s ever been đ
I don’t know about You, but I find as each year passes, rose bushes seem to keep you in suspense as long as they can. Two days ago, (Wednesday 24th May 2023) I went out in the evening to just capture three roses that had popped out to greet us.
Then this morning, (Friday 26th May 2023) after a day of unusually hot sunshine (For the UK) They really started to flourish!
Hopefully, this is a good Omen for the rest of the Veg, Lavender and Rhubarb to follow suit this year, as last year was a washout! Good luck to You ALL this year … Let’s hope it’s a bumper one EH?
Making your own compost can be an economical way to use kitchen scraps and yard waste, and it is a natural means of keeping your yard, garden, and plants healthy. If you’d like to get started composting, here are some simple guidelines.
Before you begin, sit down and think about how much compost you need, how much kitchen and yard waste you generate, and what kind of space you have. Depending on these factors, you’ll need to decide whether or not you want to go with indoor or outdoor composting, whether or not you want to use worms, and whether or not you want a bin.
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Indoor composting is recommended for people whose space is limited, such as those with small houses and yards or apartment dwellers.
Worms are often used in small, indoor compost systems.
For those with larger outdoor areas, compost bins can be built outdoors for little money and effort. You can also compost without a bin and simply make a pile in a sheltered corner of your yard.
Build the Bin
If you are going to compost indoors, you will need a container of some sort, and worms are considered essential for indoor composting. You can purchase a ready-made worm composting system, or you can make your own by poking holes in an opaque, plastic container and setting it on a drainage tray. The worms initially feed on wet, shredded newspaper; then you begin adding kitchen scraps and more newspaper. The worm bin should never be allowed to get below 55 degrees.
For an outdoor bin, a low-cost, easy method is to use wooden packing pallets. Most stores that receive shipments in these slatted containers are fine with people taking them (use packing pallets are usually discarded). You just need four of the pallets to make an open-topped square to hold your compost. You can wire or nail them together; just make sure one side is easily removed so you can access the compost.
Piles of Compost
If you don’t want to build a bin, you can just make a pile of yard and kitchen scraps. You will need to turn it often to keep its heaped shape, but this basic method can work. It seems to work best if the compost pile is against a house or other building.
Compost Care and Feeding
Excepting dairy products, fish and meat, you can put most kitchen scraps into your compost, including egg shells, tea leaves, and coffee grounds. Any organic matter from your yard can be added, such as hay, straw, cut grass, leaves, mulch, wood chips, and slender prunings from shrubs. You can also add a modest amount of shredded newspaper. Any paper, however, takes longer to decompose.
If you have chickens, the cleanings from their coop can be added to the compost. Chicken manure makes the compost rich and full of nutrients. However, the waste from other pets (dogs, cats, etc.) should not be added to compost.
Turn your compost once a month or so, stirring to aerate it and get the top layer down into the middle.
Water your compost briefly with a garden hose if the weather is very dry. Better yet, water it with rain water from a rain barrel.
CONCLUSION;
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Depending where in the world you live, The end of summer will soon be here. And even though you may have enjoyed the beauty of your flower gardens all summer long, you may be wondering how to enjoy the blooms long after summer has ended. Learning how to dry flowers can be the answer to your dilemma.
Dried flowers may not be as fragrant as fresh cut flowers, but they can be as beautiful. Dried flowers can also be a great way to decorate your home by bringing the outdoors inside. Decorating with dried flowers is also less expensive than using silk and you can dry your summer flowers at home.
This article will give you a list of the best flowers to dry and explain how to dry them so you can enjoy them for a long time.
* Babyâs breath
* Bachelorâs button
* Cockscomb
* Larkspur
* Roses
* Sage
* Statice
* Strawflower
* Yarrow
You can also dry cat-tail, iris, milkweed, lotus, poppy and Queen Anneâs lace.
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Pick flowers which donât have brown edges or those which have been eaten by insects. You also donât want misshapen flowers as part of an arrangement so youâll want to leave them in the garden. Flowers wonât look better after theyâre dried than they do when theyâre fresh, so you want to choose the best flowers possible.
Choose flowers which are only partially opened. The flowers will continue opening during the drying process. Gather more flowers than you think youâll need for the dried arrangement. This will ensure you have the right number of flowers in case some donât look as good as youâd like.
One way to dry flowers, and often considered the easiest, is to hang a group of flowers upside down in a somewhat dry, warm and dark area. Be sure the location is dry because excess moisture can cause the flowers to mold. Expect for the flowers to take at least two to three weeks when you hang them to dry.
You can also use your microwave to dry flowers. With this process youâll need to purchase desiccating pellets which can be found in the floral section of most craft stores. You may also be able to purchase some from floral supply stores.
Find a microwave-safe container and put a layer of the pellets on the container and microwave them for about three minutes. This will dry them out completely. Then pour the dried pellets into a bowl about an inch deep.
Trim the flowers and place them into the bowl so the stem is standing up in the pellets. Then pour more pellets over the blooms until they are completely covered. Microwave the flowers for two to five minutes. Leave the flowers in the microwave for longer if they are larger blooms.
After the flowers have cooled for at least 20 minutes, pour the crystals off the blooms. Clean the petals until there are no pellets remaining. Using floral wire, tape the flowers to the wire and create your arrangement.
You can expect the flowers to look darker after theyâre dried than they were cut fresh. Once they are dried they can be used to decorate your home. Now you realize drying flowers isnât difficult, you may decide to try to dry other flowers than the ones on the above list.
CONCLUSION;
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“There is a need for modern medicine and science to turn its attention to the plant world once again to find new medicine that might cure cancer, AIDS, diabetes, and many other diseases and conditions.” – Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Itâs really surprising that Western medicine hasnât fully embraced the healing properties of plants. Especially since many of our drugs are derived from plants. Morphine is produced from the poppy plant, Foxglove produces digitalis, and even the most common of medicines: aspirin, is produced from willow bark.
And itâs not just these old standbys. Research continues to discover the many healing properties available in nature. Taxol is an important cancer drug which was discovered in 1971 and approved in 1993 for medical use. It is used to treat a variety of cancers and was isolated from the Pacific Yew Tree.
And these are just a few examples. It seems that Western medicine recognizes the power of medicinal plants, but only if theyâve been tweaked in a lab. While other societies, still use plants and herbs in their unadulterated forms. – âThe Top 52 Health Hacksâ >> Here!
Traditional healers around the world, from curanderos and shaman to so-called âwitchesâ, have known for centuries which plant treats which condition. Their history, passed on over centuries, serve as a reminder that there is still much to discover about healing.
While you may wonder why someone would resort to plants when there are pharmaceutical alternatives, consider that a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998, estimated that 100,000 Americans die from taking prescription medication.
In 2013, a more recent analysis estimated that approximately 128,000 Americans die each year from the complications of taking prescription medicines. These are people taking properly prescribed drugs in the correct way.
This is not to say that herbal remedies donât have side effects. They do, and itâs important to research and discuss these options with your physician. But, in most cases, the adverse outcomes are much less serious than those produced by laboratory-produced drugs.
In fact, after practicing traditional medicine for many years, physicians have started pursuing alternative therapies which focus on natural, plant-based treatment.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a Harvard-trained physician, realized that alternative medicine offered safer alternatives to mainstream prescription drugs and treatments. Other doctors have also pursued studies into integrative medicine which include extensive training in herbal medicine.
3 Ways Herbs Outperform Traditional Pharmaceuticals:
1. They tend to be less toxic: All the drugs listed above were produced by isolating an active ingredient and developed into a potent form. This high potency increases the risks of toxicity and side effects. Consuming an herb in its natural form, whether itâs a leaf or root, offers a lower dose of the active ingredient.
2. Herbs contain multiple ingredients â Plants contain multiple active ingredients which work in harmony to make them more efficient. The exact mechanism of this process is often a mystery to medical science, for example in the case of red yeast rice.
Red Yeast Rice is the fermented product of a fungus. It contains a substance called monacolin K, which is the ingredient in lovastatin, a commonly prescribed statin, or cholesterol-lowering drug.
Studies have shown that red yeast rice lowers LDL cholesterol by 30%, despite the fact it contains relatively low doses of monacolin K.
Scientists donât know for sure, but they suspect that red yeast contains 8 additional types of monacolins, plus additional plant compounds such as isoflavones and sterols.
3. Fewer Side Effects â In many cases, herbs cause fewer side effects than their pharmaceutical counterparts. One example is St. Johnâs Wort which is often prescribed for mild depression. It has been extensively studied and shown to be more effective than a placebo, and as effective as some prescription anti-depressants. Again, itâs important to check with your doctor as St. Johnâs Wort can interfere with some medications.
CONCLUSION;
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âThe principal advantage of herbs is their complexity. Medicinal plants contain a wide array of chemical compounds, which gives them versatile therapeutic powers.â Andrew Weil, MD, author, physician, and pioneer of the integrative medicine movement.
Here are just a few of the best herbs for medicinal purposes:
Alfalfa
Alfalfa has been a food source for centuries, primarily for livestock. However, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine in ancient India discovered that alfalfa seeds and sprouts were a good source of protein and minerals. Arabs so revered the plant, that the word alfalfa is derived from Arabic, which means âfather of all plantsâ.
Health Benefits:
⢠The ability to lower cholesterol
⢠Improves digestion
⢠It is a natural diuretic and laxative
⢠Helps improve heart health
⢠Detoxifies the body
Alfalfa sprouts are considered a superfood as they serve as an excellent source of fiber, protein, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They have a mild flavor and are excellent when added to salads or to sandwiches.
Basil
Basil is well known as an herb used in cooking primarily Italian dishes. However, basil is more than just an ingredient in your favorite pesto sauce. It provides many health benefits due to its flavonoids and volatile oils.
Health Benefits:
⢠Lowers inflammation without damaging the liver
⢠Contains disease-fighting antioxidants which protect the body from free radicals
⢠Holy Basil can help regulate glucose levels and can assist in weight loss
One of the volatile oils in basil, eugenol, has been the subject of many tests and studies because of its ability to block certain enzymes which cause inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation causes damage throughout the human body and is considered one of the main causes of heart disease. (DIY Heart Health Check – Here)
There are a number of drugs to reduce inflammation, but all produce serious side effects, such as GI bleeding, and damage to the liver and kidneys. Since basil produces no such side effects, scientists continue to study basil to determine how best to use these properties in the treatment of systemic inflammation.
Catnip
Well-known as your catâs favorite treat, catnip is also a medicinal herb. The flowering tops of the plant are used in teas, tinctures, extracts, and compresses. In fact, long before it was relegated to cat toys, catnip was a popular tea in Europe. Its minty taste made it a favorite, and people soon realized that it was more than just a drink, the plant had healing properties.
Health Benefits:
⢠Used to treat insomnia and anxiety.
⢠Headache reducer.
⢠Reduces swelling when used as a compress.
⢠Reduces gastrointestinal upset, including colic, indigestion, and gas.
⢠Diuretic effects when taken as a tonic.
⢠Treats dandruff and scalp irritation.
⢠Insect repellant.
Catnip is easy to consume, as it can be made into a tea, added to salads, or used to season food. It can also be used in tincture form, or the essential oils can be extracted for topical use.
Feverfew
A flowering plant in the daisy family, feverfew is an herb used in traditional medicine. It was considered useful in reducing fevers, hence the name, however, itâs no longer used for that purpose. Its first documented use was in Greece at the beginning of the first century.
Health Benefits:
⢠Used for the treatment of migraine headaches.
⢠Aids in the control of nausea and vomiting.
⢠Anti-inflammatory properties.
Lady Fern
Lady fern is an ornamental plant which also serves as a medicinal plant.
Health Benefits:
⢠Useful for the treatment of coughs and respiratory ailments.
⢠Reduces fever.
⢠Treats the loss of appetite.
⢠Used externally as a wash for wounds.
Some Native American tribes ate the boiled root to treat worm infestations.
CONCLUSION;
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Why Grow Herbs for Medicine?
“There is a need for modern medicine and science to turn its attention to the plant world once again to find new medicine that might cure cancer, AIDS, diabetes, and many other diseases and conditions.” – Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D., Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Itâs really surprising that Western medicine hasnât fully embraced the healing properties of plants.
Especially since many of our drugs are derived from plants. Morphine is produced from the poppy plant, Foxglove produces digitalis, and even the most common of medicines: aspirin, is produced from willow bark. And itâs not just these old standbys. Research continues to discover the many healing properties available in nature. Taxol is an important cancer drug which was discovered in 1971 and approved in 1993 for medical use. It is used to treat a variety of cancers and was isolated from the Pacific Yew Tree.
And these are just a few examples. It seems that Western medicine recognizes the power of medicinal plants, but only if theyâve been tweaked in a lab. While other societies, still use plants and herbs in their unadulterated forms.
Traditional healers around the world, from curanderos and shaman to so-called âwitchesâ, have known for centuries which plant treats which condition. Their history, passed on over centuries, serve as a reminder that there is still much to discover about healing.
While you may wonder why someone would resort to plants when there are pharmaceutical alternatives, consider that a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998, estimated that 100,000 Americans die from taking prescription medication.
In 2013, a more recent analysis estimated that approximately 128,000 Americans die each year from the complications of taking prescription medicines. These are people taking properly prescribed drugs in the correct way.
This is not to say that herbal remedies donât have side effects. They do, and itâs important to research and discuss these options with your physician. But, in most cases, the adverse outcomes are much less serious than those produced by laboratory-produced drugs.
In fact, after practicing traditional medicine for many years, physicians have started pursuing alternative therapies which focus on natural, plant-based treatment.
Dr. Andrew Weil, a Harvard-trained physician, realized that alternative medicine offered safer alternatives to mainstream prescription drugs and treatments. Other doctors have also pursued studies into integrative medicine which include extensive training in herbal medicine.
3 Ways Herbs Outperform Traditional Pharmaceuticals:
1. They tend to be less toxic: –Â
All the drugs listed above were produced by isolating an active ingredient and developed into a potent form. This high potency increases the risks of toxicity and side effects. Consuming an herb in its natural form, whether itâs a leaf or root, offers a lower dose of the active ingredient.
2. Herbs contain multiple ingredients â
Plants contain multiple active ingredients which work in harmony to make them more efficient. The exact mechanism of this process is often a mystery to medical science, for example in the case of red yeast rice.
Red Yeast Rice is the fermented product of a fungus. It contains a substance called monacolin K, which is the ingredient in lovastatin, a commonly prescribed statin, or cholesterol-lowering drug.
Studies have shown that red yeast rice lowers LDL cholesterol by 30%, despite the fact it contains relatively low doses of monacolin K.
Scientists donât know for sure, but they suspect that red yeast contains 8 additional types of monacolins, plus additional plant compounds such as isoflavones and sterols.
3. Fewer Side Effects â
In many cases, herbs cause fewer side effects than their pharmaceutical counterparts. One example is St. Johnâs Wort which is often prescribed for mild depression. It has been extensively studied and shown to be more effective than a placebo, and as effective as some prescription anti-depressants. Again, itâs important to check with your doctor as St. Johnâs Wort can interfere with some medications.
CONCLUSION;
Remember; having the right information will make your job much easier and can help ensure the lasting success of your garden. Did you get your free copy of the E-book âAbsolute Organic Gardeningâ? It goes into far more detail there.
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Raised Garden Beds – these are raised areas for planting and offers several advantages over row planting. They make excellent use of your available space, and are easy to plan and layout. They are also ideal for gardeners with mobility issues or who simply want to prevent wear and tear on their backs and joints.
Raised beds are more productive than rows because the soil remains loose. Youâre also able to correct soil imperfections such as poor drainage or the lack of certain nutrients. And since the plants are closer, the soil stays shaded and cool and weeds are less likely to develop. You can see why they are a popular choice for gardeners. Thereâs an initial investment of time and energy, but it pays off quickly.
Benefits of raised garden beds:
* Provide better soil aeration.
* Can extend your growing season because the soil in a bed thaws faster than the soil in the ground.
* Theyâre attractive and can be integrated into your existing landscaping.
* They make it harder for pests to reach your plants.
* You can make them portable by adding wire mesh to the bottom. Ideal for smaller beds with plants which require sunlight in varying degrees.
* Itâs easy to add a simple, drip irrigation system.
Here are just a few of the more popular types of garden beds:
Narrow Beds.
Narrow garden beds are ideal because you can reach one half from either side. Four feet is a good width and you can make them as long as you like. This type of raised bed is the most common and the best for any gardener who has difficulty bending and reaching.
Broad beds.
Broad garden beds are a bit like the traditional garden plot â a large square area which is planted with one or more types of vegetables. Donât make them too wide or it will be difficult to reach all the plants.
Vertical beds.
Vertical garden beds have become increasingly popular because many people have limited space. Theyâre ideal for apartments or condominiums with patio or terrace areas. By gardening up, youâre able to maximize all your available space. Unwanted Pallets are excellent for this as you can have rows of relatively low-rooting plants (including Strawberries) growing in these. A polythene sheet fixed to the back and some removed slats fixed underneath your rows to stop the soil escaping and voila, you got a great little garden to stand or fix ‘anywhere’.
Should You Make or Buy Your Garden Beds?
Itâs very simple to make a raised garden bed. Despite the fact that most garden beds have some sort of frame surrounding them, it is possible to create beds from mounds of dirt. However, a frame will allow you to build deeper beds, and prevents the soil from washing away. Framing it also creates a neater appearance which enhances the look of your garden.
As mentioned above, there are so many free resources of wood these days of re-cycling, including pallets and scrap wood from local building projects (large and small). So if you have a basic DIY knowledge and Youtube access you can become an accomplished ‘Raised Garden Bed’ manufacturer đ
Maintaining Your Raised Bed Garden.
Work some organic matter, such as compost, into the beds each season. Use a shovel or fork or a rotary tiller if the bed is exceptionally large. If youâre practicing crop rotation, make sure to include your beds.
To prevent soil compaction, never walk on your beds.
Raised beds are space savers, and take less time to maintain. They also yield twice as many vegetables as traditional garden rows. Their convenience and ease of use make them the ideal choice for any back garden.
Soon youâll be able to enjoy fresh, organic food by walking right outside your door or even in window-boxes, window-sills, hallways, balconies if you live in a flat or a house with no land, and youâll be on your way to achieving better Physical âandâ Mental Health.
CONCLUSION;
Remember; having the right information will make your job much easier and can help ensure the lasting success of your garden. Did you get your free copy of the E-book âAbsolute Organic Gardeningâ? It goes into far more detail there.
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One of the great pleasures in life is being able to produce your own food. Especially if youâre adopting a healthier lifestyle by making conscious decisions about what you eat. When you grow your own food, you know ‘how’ it was grown and thatâs its free of harmful chemicals and toxins.
Unfortunately, crops are seasonal so we canât harvest most fruits and vegetables on a year-round basis. Thatâs why learning how to properly store certain foods will ensure that you have healthy, organic food available for you and your family, no matter what time of the year it is.
Here are some of the best crops to grow if you want to have enough to save for a rainy day:
Tomatoes
One of the most popular foods grown, tomatoes are a staple in Italian, and Mexican cuisines, and is an ingredient in other popular dishes such as bolognaise, chili, and soups etc, etc.
There are several ways to preserve your tomatoes so that they will last.
Canning is a popular method of preservation and tomatoes can be canned whole or turned into tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, or tomato paste. Properly canned tomatoes can keep for several years, although the flavor starts to decline after the first year. (Be sure that you research ‘how’ to can foods safely ‘first’ of course).
Another popular option is to make sun-dried tomatoes.
Simply cut your tomatoes into slices, place them on parchment paper in a tray, sprinkle salt over them, and pop the trays into an oven which as preheated at 150 degrees. Leave the oven door ajar, so the air can circulate. The tomatoes should be dry in 10-12 hours. Store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or place in a jar of olive oil and store in the refrigerator up to a month.
Green Beans.
Green beans are great addition to your garden because they can be used in a variety of ways. They are delicious in stir-fry dishes, casseroles, salads or steamed. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, A, and K.
Green beans will stay fresh for several months if you freeze them properly. Trim the green beans and drop them into already boiling water. Boil them for 2 to 4 minutes. This will ensure that they stay crispy.
Once you remove them from the boiling water, plunge them into a bowl of ice water and keep them there until fully cooled.
You then strain them and place them on a paper-towel to dry, then put them in a large re-sealable freezer bag. Label them and place them in the freezer.
Potatoes.
Potatoes will keep for about 3 to 5 weeks in your pantry as long as it’s dark. If you have a cellar or basement where the temperature is around 50 degrees or less, then your potatoes can last for at least 3 months. Just make sure to check them regularly since just one rotten potato will ruin the rest.
(Potatoes can also be frozen and canned).
Winter Squash.
Gardeners love winter squash because it keeps so well. In fact, the name âwinter squashâ refers to the time that the vegetable is stored. After harvesting it in the autumn, itâs simple to prepare squash so that it will last through the winter. This will ensure that youâll have enough squash to add to your soups, side dishes, and even desserts.
All you need to do is to wash and store the squash in a warm dry place which gets plenty of air circulation for a period of 10-14 days. Once you do that, you can store them in a cool, dry place for 3 to 6 months.
Berries.
Berries are versatile and easy to store. You can freeze them, dehydrate them, can them, or turn them into jellies and jams. A great source of vitamins and antioxidants, youâll feel special when you serve berries to your family during the middle of winter.
Conclusion.
Learn to how to properly store your gardenâs harvest and youâll be guaranteed to have plentiful food throughout the whole year. Not only will you reap the health benefits, youâll save money too.
Remember; having the right information will make your job much easier and can help ensure the lasting success of your garden. Did you get your free copy of the E-book âAbsolute Organic Gardeningâ? It goes into far more detail there.
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If you’re concerned about the safety of the foods you eat, then you may have considered starting your own fruit and veg garden. Enjoying fresh produce from your own back-garden will make an enormous difference in your health and the money you’ll be saving from growing it and not buying it will be a nice added benefit in return for your very own ‘free’ life-energy that we are all given at birth and last through until we die, so why not utilise that free energy the way Mother-Nature would wish us to?
As you can see, the rewards are great and while it is a commitment, it doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. But there ‘are’ three important tips which will ensure your success and get you on your way to having a perfect organic garden.
1. Prepare the soil before you start planting.
Knowing the type of soil you have is key because plants grow better in garden soil which contains the right nutrients. Have your soil tested, or buy a kit at a garden-nursery or home-improvement store and test it yourself. You’ll find out if your soil is too alkaline or too acidic (for the majority of plants, it should be slightly acidic at a pH level between 6.2 and 6.8). Your local nursery should be able to advise you on how to adjust your soil’s pH balance if it’s off-kilter.
Make sure to work lots of compost and other organic material into your garden before you start planting. Without this extra step, you may end up with plants which don’t thrive or produce. Also, remember to add food/nutrients ‘as’ your plants continue to grow.
2. Choose the plants which will thrive in your region.
Research the types of fruit and vegetables that are most likely to do well in your area. Remember to take into consideration the amount of sunlight and rainfall your garden receives. Most plants require at least 6 hours of sun, but there are a few plants, such as lettuce, which do best in a cooler location, even in partial shade. Your local agricultural extension office, garden clubs, and nurseries are an excellent source of information into which specific varieties would do best in your area. They can also offer insights on the pests and diseases which are prevalent locally. They may even be able to recommend cultivars which have been developed to be resistant to these diseases and pests.
3. Make your own organic mulch and fertilizer.
Composting allows you to make use of your yard clippings, and food scraps to make your own organic material which can be used as mulch and fertilizer. You can purchase a composting bin or simply make your own using chicken wire. Include a mixture of material which is high in carbon (straw, shredded newspapers, and sawdust) and material which is high in nitrogen (kitchen scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, manure, and grass clippings). Just make sure not to include oil, bones, pet or human feces, or meat.
Proper preparation and planning are integral to the success of your organic gardening project. Take the extra time because the rewards of a perfect organic garden are well worth it.
Soon you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, organic food by walking right outside your door or even in window-boxes, window-sills, hallways, balconies if you live in a flat or a house with no land, and you’ll be on your way to achieving better Physical ‘and’ Mental Health.
CONCLUSION;
Remember; having the right information will make your job much easier and can help ensure the lasting success of your garden. Did you get your free copy of the E-book âAbsolute Organic Gardeningâ? It goes into far more detail there.
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