Growing the Organic Garden of Your Dreams
The term “organic gardening”was developed very recently. Robert Rodale, son of J. I. Rodale, credits his father with first using the word “organic” to describe the “natural method of gardening and farming”. The term “organic farming” was first used in a 1940 publication, “Look to the Land”, by Lord Northbourne. Organic gardening is a system where plants are grown in a natural organic environment.
The use of synthetic or chemical fertilizers and pesticides ha become such a serious problem, that it has poisoned our food, the soil and the environment. That also causes so many health problems that we have today. People really do not think what they are doing, it is only after they have messed up, when they realize the full magnitude of the problems. But fortunately organic gardening is getting more and more popular worldwide, which is a relief for everyone. Creating an organic garden can be very tricky, especially for novices, because it takes knowledge and know-how. You just can not buy a few plants and hope to get the same garden you see in a magazine.
But once you know the basics of gardening, you can really see your garden come to life. Here are a few tips to get your garden blossom very fast. The first thing to remember is to start slowly. It is not wise to plant the whole garden at once, because it will simple get out of control. The plants you want to put in your garden also have to get enough sunlight, so find the correct place to plant them. Do not place your seeds to close together, because plants that can’t get proper air circulation are more susceptible to disease. Do not buy cheap transplants, sick plants will struggle all season, it is best to get started on the right foot.
Both over watering and under watering can be harmful for plants, so try to keep watering under control. Plant vegetables or plants, that are suitable for your climate. Over fertilizing is also a problem, so keep an eye on that. As I mentioned before, do not plant more, than you can take care of. If some plants and vegetables start rotting, your whole garden is in danger.
