Tue 7 Oct 2008
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The benefits of consuming organic products, such as fruits and vegetables, are widely known. However, very few people eat organic food on a regular basis. The high cost of organic food discourages many people from purchasing it. When buying organic vegetables from your local supermarket, you can expect to spend considerably more.
The refreshing news is that anyone with a modest vegetable plot can cultivate fresh organic vegetables. And they can achieve this at a much lower cost than buying them in a grocery store!
Nevertheless, some people avoid growing their own vegetables because they are running short on space, time and the know-how to tend a successful veggie patch. However, organic gardening isn’t as difficult as many people think.
What makes a garden organic? Most gardeners describe organic gardening as simply rejecting the use of anything chemical or artificial to control insects or to fertilize plants. Instead, they apply natural materials and methods in order to retain the health of the soil, the food, and themselves.
Is there a reason that organic gardening is superior to ordinary gardening? Since organic gardening keeps soil nutrient-rich, the quality of organically grown vegetables is nutritionally superior to anything you will find in a supermarket. Unlike much of the produce you find in the store, organic produce is not grown in soil with artificial fertilizer. This soil is rich with natural nutrients, and the taste of the vegetables it yields is wonderful.
Additionally, organic gardening can create a great sense of safety and relief in knowing your food is free of potentially unhealthy chemical toxins. Along with that comes the satisfaction of digging your own dirt and producing your own food. Not to mention the physical benefits of fresh air and exercise.
Mulching is one of the main secrets. The regular incorporation of old organic matter helps keep the soil functioning well. Mulching helps the soil retain moisture, suppresses weeds, reduces temperature fluctuations, and can prevent soil crusting. Many organic gardeners find that plant disease problems decline as the health of the soil improves.
The biggest reason to grow your own organic vegetables is avoiding the use of commercial pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals. This helps you keep your soil healthy, not just for one growing season, but for many, and it makes sure that you can feed yourself and your family pesticide free foods that are better for your health.
All organic gardeners shun man-made chemicals, but many allow naturally made sprays and concoctions in their gardens. Mechanical devices, such as traps, can also be used for pest control. Another method is to allow the pests’ natural predators to enter the garden, thus allowing nature to take its course.
Converting your personal vegetable garden into a source of income may be an interesting option if organic produce continues to be costly, and if food safety remains a concern to consumers. Community projects that help your entire neighborhood can be the incentive you need to jump into an organic garden with your neighbors as well.
At the very least, home grown, organic vegetables definitely taste better.
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