Growing Oraganic Vegetables
Most people who go in for gardening as an activity are only aware that it is concerned with growing plants! They only have a vague knowledge about the ill-effects of the fertilizers and pesticides that they use to nurture the plants. Fortunately, with spreading knowledge, the same people are going in for a change and moving towards organic gardening.
What exactly is meant by organic gardening? It simply means the reverse of what is done in a normal kind of garden--avoidance of any kind of chemicals or pesticides. The practice is very beneficial where vegetables and flowers are concerned, but also useful for growing other kinds of plants.
Some aspects of organic gardening are listed below--
(1) It should be made clear at the very outset that growing plants the organic way is rather an uphill task. It does require a lot of effort to be put in, more so than what is required for a "normally-grown" garden. But the person who persists with this kind of gardening is never going to feel sorry at the end of it, because the results are so wonderful!
(2) And why is organic gardening preferable to non-organic gardening? Well, constant use of fertilizers may tend to leave poisonous residue on the parts of the plants that we consume. Toxic chemicals get an entry into our bodies, causing harmful effects in the long run. Parents who wish their children and pets to be safe would prefer to garden in the "natural way". Not only do they have access to fresh and wholesome vegetables and fruits, they also get to see plenty of bees and butterflies or other small wildlife who become regular visitors!
(3) Coming to the brass tacks of what organic gardening involves, planning is essential before starting any kind of project. The gardener has to be clear about the type of garden, its location, design, and whether companion plants are to be included in the garden or not.
(4) The natural fertilizer used for organic gardening is compost. Compost is prepared by mixing topsoil with different organic matter (dead leaves, rotten vegetables and vegetable refuse, and manure). Water and air are also important for its preparation. There should be plenty of room (large pit) given for the compost to develop, plus the mixture has to be frequently re-mixed or turned.
When it is ready, the compost becomes the replacement for surface soil, for the placement of seeds and young seedlings. So the mixture has to be ready before everything else, where natural gardening is concerned.
(5) The actual territory set aside for the garden is the next thing to be taken into consideration, as well as specific areas for particular plants.
Geographic locations of course make it easy to decide, or rather the climatic conditions in those places decide for the gardener. For example, places like Florida, Nevada or Alaska.
But generally, certain questions need answers before deciding on the above factors. They are--Does the garden lie within easy access? Will the plants receive plenty of sunlight? Is there enough protection provided for when the cold season arrives or if the weather decides to change? Is the garden likely to be flooded in the event of a major rain storm, or is it in a safe and high place?
In fact, with enough experience, an enthusiastic gardener may be able to develop a flower garden in the same spot as a vegetable garden!
(6) Organically-grown gardens invite the use of companion plants, but of course, it is all dependent on the gardener.
Insects and diseases attack plants, no matter how they are cultivated. So organically-grown plants are no different! Companion plants give out natural chemicals that repel these enemies.
There are certain plants that keep away nematodes. Cucumber beetles cannot come near the plants if there is Oregano anywhere! Aphids love to attack roses. The solution is to grow garlic near these rose plants. These are just a few examples. There may be a longer list regarding companion plants for organic gardening.
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Excellent information on growing Organic vegetables
Great blog post. Used to drive my friends crazy when I made the switch to vegetarian, like I was condemning their lifestyle. I still love vegetarian and vegan recipes, I make them as often as I can. But I see no evil in eating chicken and fish that I know where it came from. But I too feel better the more vegetables and fruits (and less dairy) and non-glutin grains that I eat.
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But the foods that he eats should be carefully chosen. He should eat many fruits and vegetables and less of the high calorie and oily foods
This art of growing organic vegetables and flowers in a container is called organic container gardening. You can place the container anywhere according to your liking. A container can be moved easily from one place to another.
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“Interesting article in The New York times titled, “The Spotless Garden”. Concerning aquaponics and hydroponics the article discusses, “Rob Torcellini’s greenhouse. The 10-by-12-foot structure is undistinguished on the outside: he built it from a $700 kit, alongside his family’s Victorian-style farmhouse in Eastford, Conn., a former farming town 35 miles east of Hartford. What is going on inside, however, is either a glimpse at the future of food growing or a very strange hobby — possibly both.” This stuff is so new for lot’s of people. To get a feel for that read the comments. What caught my attention as a garden retailer is the first paragraph of the article. Rob built his aquaponics system from a $700 kit! I wonder where he bought it? Who is making money on this futuristic hobby? Why not the local garden center? Interestingly it’s Australians who are really into it. According to the article, “in Australia, where gardeners have grappled with droughts for a decade, aquaponics is particularly appealing because it requires 80 to 90 percent less water than traditional growing methods.” Even though these systems use water they are water saving systems. “An Atlanta company called Earth Solutions now sells kits online, on Amazon.com and the Home Depot’s Web site. Called Farm in a Box, they range in price from $268 to $3,000, and come with pipes, pumps, frames and fittings.” Did you catch that? It’s on Home Depots website! I know for a lot of you this seems just so strange. So did organic gardening back in the 70’s. The article continues with a comment from Sylvia Bernstein, with who helped develop a mass-market hydroponic product called the AeroGarden. She say’s, “‘aquaponics is addictive… and it has a way of becoming a full-time pursuit. People start with this little 100-gallon backyard system. But it never stays that way. Next thing, they’ll say, the tilapia were really cool, but I want to grow trout.’” Umm, hobby that has a way of becoming addictive, and turning into a full time pursuit. Sounds like a business to consider. I realize that this is not for everyone or every garden center business to pursue. If you are interested in attracting new people, especially the young to your garden business a comment from Elsie should interest you. She say’s, “‘I’d like to hear a bit more about the nutritional value and taste of aquaponically grown herbs, vegetables and fruits. This has just opened a whole new universe to me!’” A whole new universe. Don’t let your preconceived notions of what it means to garden stop you from designing a business that appeals to a small, but enthusiastic group of people. It will be those who see the future and act on it that will build successful businesses in our industry, which so often seems stuck in the past. Rather than trying to appeal to a large segment of the population, find a niche and service those people. According to Rebecca Nelson who’s company Nelson & Pade, publishes the Aquaponics Journal and sells aquaponics systems in Montello, Wis. “‘the technology may appeal to a half-dozen consumer types, including those seeking fresh winter herbs; gadget-happy gardeners; and high-income parents and their science-fair kids’. But primarily, she envisions aquaponics as catnip for ‘the LOHAS market, that means Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability — the green crowd.’” Gadget-happy gardeners, high-income parents, science fair kids, and the green crowd. Seems like that is exactly the type of clientele most of us would love to walk in our stores”
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Eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies, hint study findings from Japan.
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