SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE
Most gardeners know that working with nature is easier than working against it, which is one of the principles of organic gardening. While many gardeners already use organic principles in their own gardens, plenty more would like to. However, the barrier preventing lots of gardeners from making the leap might be the word ‘organic’ itself.
Recent research demonstrates that home gardeners need to be encouraged to take a more relaxed approach to organic horticulture. Reaching for the fully organic ideal immediately is a big challenge, especially if the gardener has previously relied on chemical interventions. Setbacks may lead to despondency. By incorporating increasing amounts of organic principles in their own gardens,
