Photo: Sunset
Here are a five quick tips for organic vegetable gardening, and some beautiful photos to inspire you to grow organic meals.
1. Location. Plant on the south side of your property. Vegetables need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight.
2. Create a raised bed or plant in containers so you can insure good soil. Learn more about testing and building organic garden soil, here.
3. If you’re using containers, like me, keep in mind some plants do better than others in pots. Check out Sunset’s guide to the best crops for pots, here. Sunset is a really great resource. You can learn to build a raised bed, care for you garden and find a hundred recipes for your home-grown tomatoes – all on one site.
Photo: Martha Stewart
4. Plant companion plants that deter pests and/or attract beneficial bugs. Onions, basil, chives repel pests. Nectar rich flowers (such as sunflowers) attract ladybugs, ground beetles and lacewings which eat the bugs that can destroy plants.
5. Tend your garden.
- Mulch (to prevent weeds)
- Weed (do it early and be sure to pull out the roots)
- Control pests (organically, of course)
- Water (too little is better than too much)
- Harvest (before fruit is overripe which attracts pests)
Start growing your organic vegetable garden over the long weekend and let us know how it’s going. Share your organic gardening tips or seasonal recipes, too.
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17/09/2009 at 3:38 pm Permalink
Wow! The photos of your tomatoes is outstanding! What color! It would be nice to have a list of the ones that did so well for you… One favorite that did superb for us this year was ‘Black Krim’ – big, juicy, great texture and dramatic purple/green top with a burgandy bottom to the fruit. Give it a try next year!
30/06/2010 at 10:06 am Permalink
i would have to say that organic gardening is a good way to spend your time and also it can keep you healthy..-”
30/06/2010 at 10:43 am Permalink
i would have to say that organic gardening is a good way to spend your time and also it can keep you healthy.-”.
27/07/2010 at 12:34 am Permalink
Organic gardening should be a great way to spend your time and get some fresh vegetables.;.’
27/07/2010 at 2:07 am Permalink
Organic gardening should be a great way to spend your time and get some fresh vegetables.*’*