Organic Gardening - How to Start a Successful Home Garden
To ensure your success at having an organic home garden it is very important to start small. This will allow you to learn and become comfortable without being overwhelming.
Begin Small
Edible Landscaping " Plant your vegetable starts among your existing landscape.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
Use Containers - This method allows your starter plants to be close by and easy to manage. They can be on a porch, balcony or even near some bushes.
Pick the Best Spot
Water - Having water close to your garden allows for easy access. Having to trudge heavy watering cans long distance can be both back breaking and frustrating.
Kitchen - This suggestion is not necessary, but who wouldn't want the luxury of stepping out of their kitchen and picking fresh produce.
Compost - Having the luxury of a nearby compost pile or the use of a wheel barrow can definitely cut down on back breaking work.
Grow What You Want
Identify what you buy " Make a list of the produce you normally buy. These are the plants you want for organic home gardening.
Grow what is expensive " Are there certain vegetables you love to eat, but are very expensive in the store? If the plants will work in your climate zone, try growing them yourself.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Keep it Easy
Use Plants versus Seeds - Seeds can create frustration for any beginner. To ensure your journey is enjoyable and easy, try using starter plants from your trusted local nursery.
Amend the soil " Make sure you mix your soil with compost, peat moss or other amendments to keep good drainage. Compacted soil wont allow nutrients to the plants or allow the roots to grow. Soggy, clay will rot the root system.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 17273
Begin Small
Edible Landscaping " Plant your vegetable starts among your existing landscape.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
Use Containers - This method allows your starter plants to be close by and easy to manage. They can be on a porch, balcony or even near some bushes.
Pick the Best Spot
Water - Having water close to your garden allows for easy access. Having to trudge heavy watering cans long distance can be both back breaking and frustrating.
Kitchen - This suggestion is not necessary, but who wouldn't want the luxury of stepping out of their kitchen and picking fresh produce.
Compost - Having the luxury of a nearby compost pile or the use of a wheel barrow can definitely cut down on back breaking work.
Grow What You Want
Identify what you buy " Make a list of the produce you normally buy. These are the plants you want for organic home gardening.
Grow what is expensive " Are there certain vegetables you love to eat, but are very expensive in the store? If the plants will work in your climate zone, try growing them yourself.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Keep it Easy
Use Plants versus Seeds - Seeds can create frustration for any beginner. To ensure your journey is enjoyable and easy, try using starter plants from your trusted local nursery.
Amend the soil " Make sure you mix your soil with compost, peat moss or other amendments to keep good drainage. Compacted soil wont allow nutrients to the plants or allow the roots to grow. Soggy, clay will rot the root system.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 17273
About the Author:
Rhonda Abrons is life long fan of organic gardening. An experience organic gardener, she loves to share his knowledge and provide lessons about Vegetable Organic Gardening and Organic Garden Soil Mix on Clivir.com.
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