You probably know quite a bit about organic foods, whether you have read about them, or noticed them at your local supermarket. Distinguishing which foods are organic is really quite simple. They are usually more expensive and have different kinds of packaging. Look at the following advice to learn how to start an organic garden.
If you want your children to enjoy your organic garden, plant some tasty strawberries. Little ones will be more likely to help when they can enjoy the fun of harvesting their own fruit.
Work efficiently in your garden. Don’t waste thirty minutes looking around for a tool. Before you start work in the garden, make sure you have the necessary tools, and always remember to put them away when you are finished. Get a tool belt if you need to, or a pair of pants with a lot of pockets.
If you’re working to build a sustainable organic garden, try leaving a portion of your garden untouched so that the wildlife will be able to thrive. One side effect of this is that where animals thrive, so do birds and insects that help nurture and pollinate plants, which will increase the quality of your garden.
Slugs are a nuisance that can be easily remedied with the use of an organic beer tramp. Place a container in the ground so that the lip is even with the soil surface. Now, fill the jar with beer to approximately an inch below the lip. The slugs will be drawn to the beer and then drown in the jar.
Make sure you work in your garden every day. By having your tools in one location, you will not spend hours looking for them. Before you start work in the garden, make sure you have the necessary tools, and always remember to put them away when you are finished. You can use a tool belt for this purpose, or choose pants that contain several large pockets.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you’re eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you’ve learned here and get started on your garden today.
