organic gardeningGardening in organic way rather than chemicals is important for not harming our ecosystem. We are part of this eco-system and if we’ll kill the nature, it means, we are killing ourselves.

Gardening experts J.I. Rodale and Sir Albert Howard are considered the modern pioneers of organic gardening.  Organic gardening looks at your garden as a living ecosystem, and uses the laws of nature to produce healthy plants that are resistant to diseases and pests.  As humanity we need to be responsible for the earth. Please see this website with information on composting and organic gardening written by Sir Albert Howard back in 1946.

One of the great things about basic organic gardening techniques is that they are applicable to any kind of garden you grow, from flower gardens, to herb gardens, to your vegetable garden.  So, there is no excuse for us. Organic gardening focuses on building up the soil, using native plants and plants appropriate for your garden, and looking for a natural balance in your garden.  We must recognize that pathogens generally attack weak plants that are not properly adapted to their environment and that live in poor soil. Therefore, if we work our soil and encourage the presence of beneficial soil organisms, our plants will generally be stronger and more resistant to pests and diseases.

“Companion Planting” is another basic term in organic gardening.  Companion planting recognizes that plants grown together in thoughtful combinations will benefit the entire garden-ecosystem. Roses and garlic are a good example. If you grow garlic close to your roses, you’ll keep most pests away. Roses Love Garlic, by Louise Riotte is a classic book on companion planting that discusses specific plants you can use in your garden to strengthen the ecosystem and prevent attacks by garden pests and diseases.

You can also see this site from the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service for having more information and feedback on companion planting concepts and specific plant combinations to try in your garden.

We wish a healthy and organic way of gardening and life for all the world.