As the name implies, organic gardening places great emphasis on natural methods of gardening. These include creating organic fertilizer, composting and using natural plant-based insecticides to deter pests. Traditional gardening, on the other hand, might not follow these practices to a tee. Even beginner gardeners can make the mistake of using store-bought fertilizers and artificial soil mixes that are chock-full of chemicals, as previously noted. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on … [Read more...] about Composting Tips On How To Work The Process
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Start Your Home Garden By Growing Vegetables For Food Supply
Having a home garden means you can save on groceries by growing fresh fruits and vegetables right in your own backyard. If you’re a little impatient, you can also plant fast-growing vegetables like cucumber and radish. These vegetables can be harvested within four weeks or so, and you can serve them to your family while waiting for your other crops to grow, as previously noted. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on vegetables to grow in your home garden: "Growing vegetables in … [Read more...] about Start Your Home Garden By Growing Vegetables For Food Supply
How To Grow Healthy Tomatoes In Your Home Garden
Tomatoes prefer direct sunlight and a lot of heat. If growing them indoors or on a patio that lacks full sun, leave the plants in their containers on a spot that gets at least six to eight hours of sun. Here Rose Lidell, Food.news, reflects on caring for your tomatoes and preventing tomato blight and blossom rot: "Knowing how to prevent tomato blight and blossom rot is key to growing healthy tomatoes in your home garden. These diseases won’t just harm your tomato plants, they can also create … [Read more...] about How To Grow Healthy Tomatoes In Your Home Garden
Tips To Get The Best Yields In Your Garden This Year
The benefits of starting a garden are many and varied. For starters, it’s a huge step into self-sufficiency. You get to save money by growing your own fruits and vegetables, which you can then use to cook healthier meals. Gardening is also good for your health because it qualifies as exercise. Plus, it’s incredibly rewarding, as previously noted. Here Rose Lidell, Food.news, reflects on simple ways to boost yields in your vegetable garden: "Maintaining a home garden requires a lot … [Read more...] about Tips To Get The Best Yields In Your Garden This Year