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A Vegetable Gardening Guide for the Organic Grower
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GROWING VEGETABLES Getting Started Building the Soil Seed Starting Insects Pests Plant Diseases Care & Maintenance Harvest Time Container Gardening  This site is brought to you by www.PlanetNatural.com |
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Gardening Articles There are few pursuits more rewarding than growing your own organic garden vegetables. Not only do you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor, but you have the satisfaction of knowing that the produce you are eating is grown without chemical pesticides or herbicides. To be successful, planning is essential. You should have little trouble growing vegetables if you choose a proper site, prepare the soil well and select appropriate crops. The gardening articles provided here are chock-full of useful information to help you succeed. Enjoy!Growing A Healthy Garden - A healthy garden filled with a wide variety of plants will be more resistant to pest damage. A diverse garden will also attract beneficial insects that feed on pests. Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - Important garden care guidelines for watering, fertilizing, controlling pests, and more! Attracting Beneficial Insects - Beneficial insects consume large numbers of pest insects, but their diets are not limited to other insects. In fact, many of the beneficial species have periods in their life cycles when they survive only on nectar and pollen. Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: A Common-Sense Approach - When it comes to the world of garden seeds, warring factions can make the Republicans and Democrats seem nonpartisan. Producing Garden Vegetables with Organic Soil Amendments - The improvement of soil with abundant amounts of organic materials and natural mineral supplements is of great importance to your success as an organic gardener. Organic Fertilizers: What's the Big Stink? - There are advantages and disadvantages to organic and inorganic fertilizers. The major benefit of organic fertilizers is that they work slowly. They need to be broken down by soil organisms in order for their nutrients to be released and that takes time. Companion Planting - The magic and mystery of companion planting has intrigued and fascinated humans for centuries, yet it is a part of the gardening world that has never been fully explored. Garden Insects: Know Your Friends & Foes - There is a constant battle going on to maintain a balance between both "good" and "bad" insects. Toleration of some pests should be permitted, as they provide a food source for the beneficial insects, allowing them to thrive in your yard and keep the pests in check. Watering the Vegetable Garden - The home gardener has several ways of irrigating the garden: a watering can; a garden hose with a fan nozzle or spray attachment; a portable lawn sprinkler; a soaker hose; or drip or trickle irrigation. How Compost Helps Your Soil - Compost contains nutrients that are released at the rate your plants need them. In early spring, as your plants are slowly starting their growth, the microorganisms in compost are slowly releasing nutrients. |
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