The key to starting a successful home organic garden is to remember to start small. This way will allow you to learn and become comfortable with your journey without causing you unwanted stress or frustration.
Small is Best
Use Your Existing Landscape – Placing starter plants in your existing landscaping is an optimum option for beginning enthusiasts.
Small Beds ” Dont go larger than 10 X 10 foot beds at first. Smaller areas are easier to manage for beginners.
Use Containers – This method allows your starter plants to be close by and easy to manage. They can be on a porch, balcony or even near some bushes.
Map Out Your Location
Water – Having water close to your garden allows for easy access. Having to trudge heavy watering cans long distance can be both back breaking and frustrating.
Close to Your Kitchen – While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.
Compost – Having the luxury of a nearby compost pile or the use of a wheel barrow can definitely cut down on back breaking work.
Grow Your Personal Favorites
When you are purchasing your produce at a store, pay close attention, these are what you want to grow in your organic garden.
Grow What Costs the Most – If you have favorite vegetables but don’t want to pay a high price for them, try growing them yourself, provided of course they will grow in your climate zone.
Choose Variety – Having your own organic garden gives you the freedom to explore and experiment with many different plants.
Keep it Easy
Plants are Easier than Seeds – Seeds require a lot more work. As a beginner, the easiest way to get your feet wet without frustration is to use starter plants from a trusted local nursery.
Amend the Soil – Drainage is imperative for a successful organic garden. Using a mixture of peat moss, compost or other amendable products will ensure your soil is optimum for growing hardy plants. Soggy, clay will result in root rot and dry soil should be covered in at least two to four inches of mulch. The mulch promotes conserving moisture for your plants while defending against pesky weeds that steal water and nutrients from your precious plants. In addition, compacted soil deters plants from receiving the nutrients they need.
Mulch – This promotes moisture retention as mentioned earlier. It also keeps those pesky weeds at bay.
Rhonda Abrons has been in love with organic gardening for many years. She loves to share her knowledge with fellow gardening enthusiast on Clivir.com where you can find her lessons about Organic Garden Pest Control and Permaculture Organic Garden.
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