The modern world seems to have realized the results of using chemicals used for growing the food we eat. Every day there is something or the other discovered, which is used in plantation and is harmful for the human body. Hence, the need of getting in touch with the basics of organic gardening is called out for.
The main things one needs to consider in organic gardening are –
- The soil that is used for organic gardening. The soil needs to be rich in nitrogen and there should be natural ways of doing so. Any synthetic way of increasing the nitrogen level in the soil is prohibited in organic gardening.
- Clay soil is advised as the best by the experts in the organic gardening arena. The clay has better water retention and superior nutrient ability as compared to any other soil. In addition, you could any day add the natural composts clay to make it even better for organic gardening.
Soil though is the indispensable aspect of organic gardening but then there are other aspects that one can’t ignore while organic gardening. Some important aspects are mentioned below –
- The organic matter tops the list as this would make the soil rich. Conventionally this is done by adding synthetic stuff in the soil but then these chemicals are in the food that we eat. Hence, organic gardening would not use these but use the natural manure and fertilizers. There are natural once available in the market but there is so much organic matter that we have around us that we need not spend money to purchase the same. Decomposing leaves, meat left over, kitchen waste like the vegetable peals, the garbage dumped and which is decomposing , the pet manure etc are some example of free and natural composts or organic matter that would make your soil rich and your plants healthy.
- Pest control is another consideration. You can’t use the chemical sprays to get rid of the pets in your organic garden and even if you do, not only the purpose of organic gardening is failed but at the same time these pets would grow immunity to the chemical and continue to damage the plants. What you would need here is the natural way of getting rid of them. The natural ways would include – natural predators of the insects that are ruining the plants, you could use natural sprays available in the market or you could dilute liquid dish washer in water and spray. This is also a good pest control way. At the same time you need to ensure that the plants that are spreading the infection around should be removes as soon as possible from the organic garden.
- Selecting plants for your organic garden is the most basic thing that you need to start with. The organic gardening doesn’t mean that you could grow every thing and anything. In fact the plants that would suit the natural condition that is prevalent in you region should be your first choice as these would be easiest to grow and would have great produce as well. The others would need too much care and might disappoint you.