My Organic Garden

What is growing organically? Organic gardeners only use animal or vegetable fertilizers rather than synthetics. It also means natural pest control devoid of industrial insecticides. In other words, using natural substances and beneficial insects to ward off pests instead of spraying with the backyard equivalent of Agent Orange.

While growing without chemicals is trendy now, it's been around since ancient times. At one time it was the only way to farm. Chemical fertilizers weren't even a possibility until the 1840's when scientists discovered that they could mix a couple of test tubes together and make a plant grow. Since then farming has become increasingly chemically based.

Organic growing however, is much more than what we use and don't use. It is a philosophy that stresses increasing the natural health of the soil, choosing appropriate plants that are suited to your area, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden. Remember, Healthy Gardens Give You Healthy Food!