No pesticides, no herbicides, no mite-killers: organic gardening applies the principles of organic agriculture to the garden, fertilising beds with compost made from cut plants and vegetable peelings, and fending off parasites with fermented stinging nettle tea. Spend little, water sparingly and plant at the right time, and results exceed the expectations of even the most seasoned gardeners.
The main difference with organic agriculture is that gardening, which is a leisure activity, doesn’t have the same economic imperatives as does commercial agriculture.
Needless to say, organic gardening is getting more and more common, and results now exceed expectations of even the most seasoned gardeners.
What is organic gardening?
Compared to conventional gardening, the main differences relate to
Eliminating chemical inputs: pesticides, herbicides, mite-killers…
The organic way of thinking should aim to reduce expenses to the bare minimum, essentially a couple tools and seeds. A dedicated gardener may even succeed in producing the needed seeds without any outside help!
Normally, to conform to current regulations regarding organic agriculture, the seeds should be sourced from certified organic sources.
To fertilize your growing beds, compost is the prime solution, which translates into collecting all residues from managing the garden and recycling leftovers and cooking throwaways (cut plants, vegetable peelings… except whole bones, which can be crushed).
Moderate watering helps preserve our environment
Water is a resource that is getting harder and harder to access on our planet, and it is very important to conserve it.
When planting trees and shrubs at the right time, you enhance root development and thus ensure proper settling in of your plant.
Your tree or shrub will be more vigorous, you won’t need to follow-up with as much water, fertilizer nor will you have to treat against diseases or parasites.
This all contributes to reducing your environmental footprint.
Written by Gaspard Lorthiois | Loves helping out, especially when it comes to growing things. Worked in herbal medicine, runs a farm, and dabbles in tech. Master's degree and engineer.
