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What is an organic garden? An organic garden is grown and maintained using only natural fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides. No chemical are used whatsoever. Organic gardening also considers the earth and the environment. One should strive to replenish and nourish the soil.What are the benefits of planting an organic garden? * the food is fresher and tastes better * it is better for the environment * it is healthy and does not contain harmful chemicals * it is cheaper than buying organic produce from your local marketWhat is compost tea and how does it benefit my organic garden? * Compost tea is organic plant food * It is made from steeping aged compost in water * Fights off a number of plant diseases including molds, wilts and blights * It is a great way to control insect infiltration * Creates healthier plant environment by helping to grow beneficial bacteria in the soil * diluted compost tea can be used as a foliar spray If you plan on purchasing compost be sure it isn't too new. If the compost is too fresh it can burn the plants.What are some great natural pesticidal and fungicidal recipes? * Garlic & Onions - crush [more..]

A home herb garden is one of the most relaxing and rewarding experiences you can imagine. You may not know where to begin on your own herb growing journey, but let me assure you that setting one up is easy and straight forward - if you know a few of the basics. So let's take a look at some:Of course, there are many different reasons for you to start a herb garden, as herbs have many uses and functions. Herbs have been grown and cultivated for centuries because herbs are very beneficial for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons include intoxicating aromas and scents, herb teas, promoting health, flavor enhances, and even providing better growing conditions for other garden plants. Herb gardens can also be as specialized or as general as you would like them to be.Herbs are very versatile when it comes to their planting environment. For example, if you want the freedom of growing herbs inside, then you could plant them into pots, right in your kitchen. Likewise, if you prefer your herbs to be grown outside, then simply plant them straight into the soil. You only need a small area of growing space to supply [more..]

If you use lots of herbs while cooking and are interested in having a herb garden of your own and do not have enough space then you should consider growing a herb garden indoors. One of the most common indoor herb gardens are the ones in pots along window sills. But there are also other ways in which you can grow plants indoors.The thing that you first have to understand if you want a herb garden is that it needs to get sufficient sunlight and should be out of the reach of any pets, or children. The next step is for you to decide the size of the herb garden that you are going to grow so that it fits on your window sill. Every herb does not grow similarly and you should ensure that you leave enough space for the bigger ones.You should ensure that you select herbs that grow well together. There are a few herbs that tend to take over others in the garden and you then get hybrids of both. A good example of this is when a peppermint plant and oregano plants are too close to one another and lead to the formation of a [more..]