ORGANIC OR NOT ORGANIC ?
Have you ever frozen in the middle of a routine task and wondered, “Wait, should I be doing this differently?” Unlike commercial organic growers who have to follow specific regulations, home gardeners are free to grow according to their own standards of organic. It’s great to have this flexibility, but at times it’s puzzling to know which practices are organic, which aren’t and which are somewhere in between.
The truth is that organic gardening is about more than avoiding synthetic elements or chemicals that are harmful to the environment. A better goal is to grow in tandem with nature to create a healthy, vibrant growing environment for strong plants, which can then be naturally resilient against pest and disease.
With that in mind, take a look at some of these common garden situations and be informed. Figure out which practices work best for your garden and your growing goals, and go with it.
is now scheming to expand her composting systems after deciding the
