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$42.99 (as of 13:27 GMT -05:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Organic gardening is the alternative to using toxic products such as fertilizers or pesticides on the food you are going to eat and the environment you live in. Also, organic horticulture can save you a lot of money. Here are some fundamental tips to get you well on your way to being a successful organic gardener.
You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. Larger handled tools like rakes, hoes, and shovels make great measuring sticks. Measure the handles with a tape measure laid out in the floor. Label the distances onto them using a permanent marker pen. Now, every time you work in your garden, you are going to have a powerful ruler at the touch of your fingertips.
During winter, you should take your favorite plants inside. This is especially useful if you have a particular plant that you love or was expensive. Dig the plant up without damaging the roots and place it a big enough pot.
Protect your delicate shrubs from harsh, wintry elements. Shrubs that are planted in containers are especially susceptible to frost and must be carefully protected. Tie these canes at the top, and place a blanket over it. This is a much better method, instead of putting the plastic wrap around the plant. It allows proper air circulation that can prevent rotting.
A quality garden must be grown from seeds. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden. Plastic used in nurseries normally end up in landfills. For an garden that helps the environment, plant seeds directly in the garden’s soil or purchase plants grown in organic packaging.
Learn the ideal times for harvesting your vegetables. Each variety of vegetable has a specific time to be harvested so that you may enjoy its fullest flavor. As an example, zucchini and baby peas both have the best flavor when they are harvested at a young age. However, tomatoes should be as ripe as they can be when pulled from the vine to ensure the best taste. Remember that the vegetables will taste best if you harvest them at the proper time.
To attract insects that will benefit your garden, plant heather. Bees are very attracted to heather. When heather is first formed during the spring, it’s an early nectar source. Heather beds are typically left untouched, which is why helpful little critters like ground beetles and spiders call them home. Bearing this in mind, it is always a good idea to wear horticulture gloves when pruning your heather!
If you have an organic garden and children, plant some everbearing strawberries for them. Little ones will be more likely to help when they can enjoy the fun of harvesting their own fruit.
A good tip to help your plants stay healthy and fight diseases is to use aspirin water. Three aspirins per four gallons of water will help keep your plants healthy. You simply have to spray the solution on your plants to assist them in warding off diseases. The process can be repeated every three weeks or so.
Indoor plants need an environment that is between 65 and 75 degrees. Plants require a warmer climate to grow. If you don’t want you house to be really warm during the cold season, you could use a heat lamp on organic plants instead.
Learn to work efficiently. Don’t waste your time by looking all over for your tools. Before you start work in the garden, make sure you have the necessary tools, and always remember to put them away when you are finished. If you need to use a tool belt, try using some pants with pockets in them.
Pine is a surprisingly good source of mulch. Some plants like acidic soil because they have high acidity. Use pine needles to increase the acid level in your soil if you have plants that require higher acid. Cover the beds with a couple inches of needles and as they decompose, they will disperse acid to the soil.
A good thing to know when it comes to your organic garden, and running it, is to, a couple times a day, lightly ruffle the seedlings with cardboard or your hand. This probably sounds like an odd recommendation, but research has shown that this technique encourages more plant growth, than no petting at all.
Adding too much water could be harmful to the plants, because excess water will hinder the roots ability to get the nutrients they need from the soil. Check the weather for the next couple of days to see if you actually need to water your plants. You may be able to skip watering because of the pending weather.
If you plant tomatoes, make sure you plant a second batch roughly three weeks after the first ones were done. You will not have to harvest the tomatoes at the same time. If there’s an issue with one of your harvests, you’ll still have a batch of tomatoes that are safe.
Applying the knowledge you learned here to your garden will help ensure you have a thriving, toxin-free garden of your very own. When your garden works with nature, you will also be able to notice an increase in the number of wildlife inhabiting your garden.
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