If you’re tired of shelling out that extra cash for organic produce at your local grocery store, maybe it’s time to convert your conventional garden to an organic one or simply start afresh with a wonderful organic growing space! Gardening organically can be a great way to save yourself money and even make some money if you happen to have a bumper crop. Before you can jump into organic gardening, you need to have a few guidelines and tips, so read on!
One of the key things that you will have to say goodbye to as an organic farmer is artificial fertilizer. You may think at this point that you’re out of luck if you don’t have a cow or other large animal that will give you fertilizer. In reality, though, you can compost materials to make your own fertilizer. All you will need is a compost bin, scraps of food and lawn trimmings, and a little bit of patience.
Another way to help the environment is to not use the tap for the water you need for your garden. Some lucky people find themselves in climates which naturally drop consistent and enough rain to nourish a garden. For the rest of us, I recommend purchasing a rain barrel or other rainwater collection systems so that you can water your plants even in the drier times. Just remember to cover your rain barrel whenever it’s not raining, otherwise mosquitoes and other pests will quickly multiply.
Pesticide-free gardening is another facet of organic gardening. But how will you deal with all the pests? you might be wondering. You can use other animals and insects to keep pests in check naturally. Lady bugs happily feed on aphids and other garden pests. Frogs will eat all sorts of unwanted insects, and if you bring in a few lizards to your garden, your plants should be able to grown in peace.
Having an organic garden of your own can be a very positive and just requires a few simple substitutions in order to do it right. I hope you have luck of your own in starting an organic garden in your own backyard.
