Organic gardening requires a green thumb and a lot of patience. This pastime should yield amazing and healthy foods, free of pesticides and other chemicals found in store bought produce. This seems to be easier said than done, though, right? Throughout the article below, you will read some expert advice on organic gardening tips that can assist you in becoming a skilled gardener.
Growing For Everyone
If little ones live in your home, consider including everbearing strawberries in the garden plot. Strawberries are a favorite of children due to their sweetness. And since they’re so easy and fun to pick, it’s also a healthy, productive, safe activity that children can assist adults with.
If you are growing plants inside of your home, you need to keep the thermostat set to 65 to 75 degrees during the day. In order to encourage proper growth, they will need that warmth. If you think it would not be comfortable to keep your residence that warm in the winter, consider purchasing a heat lamp to use on the plants.
Lighting Is Vital
While growing your organic plants inside of your home or office, it is vital to make sure that the right amount of light reaches them. If the garden will receive little sunlight, find plants that can grow in medium or low-light environments. If you want to grow a plant which requires more light, you can invest in grow-lights.
Easily and quickly prepare your ground for a garden of perennials. Use a spade to dig into the turf, turn the turf over, then spread the area with approximately three inches of wood chips or mulch. Let this sit for a couple weeks, next dig into it to plant your new plants.
One way to ensure efficiency while gardening is to keep your tools close by. Wear pants with multiple pockets or use a toolbox or large bucket. Keep common tools such as your gloves or your pruning shears within reach so that you can quickly and easily maintain your garden whenever you need to.
After seeds have sprouted, they require less warmth than they did prior to sprouting. You should move your sprouted plants farther from the heat when they are past the sprouting stage. You should also remove plastic films that you had on your containers to keep the humidity and warmth out. Keep a close watch on your seeds to know when to do this.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Working in the garden doesn’t have to be grueling; learn to work more efficiently. Don’t waste time searching for lost tools. Keep your tools well-maintained and stored away in a designated place. That way you always know where they are and they are ready to use when you need them. One way to keep your tools handy is to use a belt especially designed to hold them. An alternative is to wear a garment with multiple pockets that are big enough to hold your more commonly used tools.
Procrastination leads to problems in a variety of areas, including organic gardening. Every time you go outside, you should take care of a few things so that you do not have too much work to do when you have the time to go back to your garden. For instance, pluck weeds while you take your dog outside or before getting in your car.
Being a success at organic gardening requires patience, effort and a willingness to learn. It is a hobby that uses the land to grow something delicious. Through the careful application of this advice and with time and effort, you will be able to call yourself a successful organic gardener.
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2 thoughts on “Grow Like A Pro With These Organic Gardening Tips”
I already have one of these going in my yard! I love the idea of adding strawberries to the mix though. You’re definitely right, my granddaughter will have a blast helping with the growing, picking, and – most importantly – the eating of this addition.
A little advice to those of you just starting out… Don’t get discouraged if your garden doesn’t do so hot during your first go at it. It will take a little bit of time to get it down, but when you do you will be rewarded for your patience with delicious & healthy food!
What a great article! I should print it out and give it to friends and family as a handout! I have four kids and have done some organic gardening with them and it was great fun! We had a 20 x 40 foot plot and grew tomatoes, cukes, summer squash, and I personally grew a half dozen types of hot and mild peppers (made tons of sweet & hot pepper relish). It was tremendously fun! I tried strawberries but in my neck of the woods we couldn’t keep the birds and other animals from eating them even with netting.