Better Organic Gardens

Basic Steps on How to Grow an Organic Garden

March 9th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Growing an organic garden is actually much easier than most people believe. Obviously your first rule is to use only 100% organic products that are chemical and pesticide free. You want to begin by first testing your soil to determine the health of your soil. The best way to do this is to take a sample of your soil in the area were you plan to grow your organic garden to a testing lab. The lab will run various tests on your soil to determine what needs to be done. You can call your local nursery to find the best lab to send your soil off. The next step and growing your organic garden is seed selection. Most cities have several outlets for gardeners to find the exact seeds they are looking for. If you live in a rural area and have access to the Internet than the Internet is also a great place to look for seeds. The type of garden you choose to grow is entirely up to you but you should obviously be giving this some thought because it will affect not only where you put your garden, but how much time and effort you have to put into your garden.

Maintenance Of Your Garden

Though it be nice if one could simply plant the seeds and walk away and come back later with a lovely garden full of fruits and vegetables, the truth is your organic garden, just like anything else, is going to require some regular maintenance. Weeding should take place whenever they appear and a regular watering schedule should be adhered to at all times. You must also be careful not to over water your garden as you may wash away all the nutrients you been trying to accumulate in the soil. Fertilizing is also a key aspect to maintaining your garden. Knowing how and when and what type of fertilizer to use its key to maintaining a thriving organic garden. Generally the best times to fertilize are in the spring and again during summertime. But depending on what you’re growing and the area that you live in this of course could vary.

Determining What to Grow

Obviously a key ingredient to the success of your organic garden is deciding what exactly you will plant. Again, these options are entirely up to you and what you’re trying to accomplish with your garden. Many choose to learn how to grow an organic rose garden or other types of organic flowers, while others may choose to grow organic herbs or vegetables. Again your location and time of year can influence your decision on what to grow. Using seed guides, you can generally determine what items would grow better in your area. Some seeds need to be planted at certain times to ensure optimal growth. But with a little research, a little effort and a touch of a green thumb, you can quickly learn how to grow the perfect organic garden.