The key to starting a successful home organic garden is to remember to start small. This way will allow you to learn and become comfortable with your journey without causing you unwanted stress or frustration.
Start Small
Landscape Planting - Placing your starter plants among your existing landscape is quick and easy.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
Container Planting - Placing your vegetable starter plants in containers allows you to have them close by as they can be on a porch, balcony or near your bushes.
Pick the Best Spot
Water - Having an easily accessible water source close by will alleviate heavy lifting at long distances, thus eliminating frustration.
Close to Your Kitchen - While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.
Compost " Having a compost pile at hand or at least a good wheel barrel will cut down on your labor.
Grow Your Personal Favorites
When you are purchasing your produce at a store, pay close attention, these are what you want to grow in your organic garden.
Grow what is expensive " Are there certain vegetables you love to eat, but are very expensive in the store? If the plants will work in your climate zone, try growing them yourself.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Make It Easy for a Start
Plants rather than seeds " When you first begin, starting seeds can be frustrating. Encourage early success by buying starter plants from trusted nurseries instead of buying seeds.
Amend the Soil - Making sure to mix your soil with peat moss, compost or other amendable materials will allow for a better mixture that will provide your plants with proper moisture and nutrients. Compacted soils constrict plants from receiving much needed nutrients while soggy, clay can result in root rot. In addition, dry soil should be covered with at least two to four inches of mulch. This thick layer will promote moisture retention as well as fend off pesky weeds that steal plants much needed nutrients.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 26706
Start Small
Landscape Planting - Placing your starter plants among your existing landscape is quick and easy.
Use a Small Bed - For beginners, a bed no larger than 10 x 10 feet is simple to care for and easy to manage.
Container Planting - Placing your vegetable starter plants in containers allows you to have them close by as they can be on a porch, balcony or near your bushes.
Pick the Best Spot
Water - Having an easily accessible water source close by will alleviate heavy lifting at long distances, thus eliminating frustration.
Close to Your Kitchen - While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.
Compost " Having a compost pile at hand or at least a good wheel barrel will cut down on your labor.
Grow Your Personal Favorites
When you are purchasing your produce at a store, pay close attention, these are what you want to grow in your organic garden.
Grow what is expensive " Are there certain vegetables you love to eat, but are very expensive in the store? If the plants will work in your climate zone, try growing them yourself.
Play with variety " With home gardening, you have the freedom to experiment with diverse types of your favorites.
Make It Easy for a Start
Plants rather than seeds " When you first begin, starting seeds can be frustrating. Encourage early success by buying starter plants from trusted nurseries instead of buying seeds.
Amend the Soil - Making sure to mix your soil with peat moss, compost or other amendable materials will allow for a better mixture that will provide your plants with proper moisture and nutrients. Compacted soils constrict plants from receiving much needed nutrients while soggy, clay can result in root rot. In addition, dry soil should be covered with at least two to four inches of mulch. This thick layer will promote moisture retention as well as fend off pesky weeds that steal plants much needed nutrients.
Use mulch " Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients. - 26706
About the Author:
Rhonda Abrons has been in love with organic gardening for many years. She loves to share her knowledge with fellow gardening enthusiast on Clivir.com where you can find her lessons about How To Start An Organic Garden and Permaculture Garden Design.
