Organic Gardening for BeginnersMany people choose to garden so they can have control over what type of food they eat without fear of chemicals or preservatives. Often, commercially grown produce is cultivated in greenhouses with the use of pesticides and chemicals to enhance their growth.A quick study on these types of artificial applications can be unnerving for anyone. The side effects of chemical pesticides on the human body can truly take its toll. So many people are jumping on the “organic bandwagon” as a way to minimize the risks to themselves and their loved ones that often comes with commercially prepared foods.You don’t have to be a health nut to embrace organic gardening. Imagine the wonderful way you’ll feel knowing that you are serving foods that were grown all naturally without the risks that come from applying chemical fertilizers and pesticides.It’s easier than you think. If you’ve been gardening for years or are just beginning to grow your own food, organic gardening can provide you with peace of mind and pride in your produce. Don’t have any clues how to start? That’s why you’re reading this book!Contents Introduction 3 Why Garden Organically? 4 The Risk of Chemicals 7 What Is Organic Gardening? 11 Planning Your Garden 12 Getting the Soil Ready 14 Planting Your Garden 17 Starting Seeds Indoors 19 Controlling Those Weeds 22 Controlling Pests 26 Common Garden Pests 30 Making Your Own Compost 36 Tending the Garden 40 Wintering Your Garden 46 Recipes for your Organic Garden 46 Organic Fertilizer 47 Garlic Pest Control Spray 47 Dormant Oil 48 Homemade Insecticidal Soap 49 All Purpose Pest Control Spray 49 Bug Juice 49 Conclusion 50
Organic Gardening for BeginnersMany people choose to garden so they can have control over what type of food they eat without fear of chemicals or preservatives. Often, commercially grown produce is cultivated in greenhouses with the use of pesticides and chemicals to enhance their growth.A quick study on these types of artificial applications can be unnerving for anyone. The side effects of chemical pesticides on the human body can truly take its toll. So many people are jumping on the “organic bandwagon” as a way to minimize the risks to themselves and their loved ones that often comes with commercially prepared foods.You don’t have to be a health nut to embrace organic gardening. Imagine the wonderful way you’ll feel knowing that you are serving foods that were grown all naturally without the risks that come from applying chemical fertilizers and pesticides.It’s easier than you think. If you’ve been gardening for years or are just beginning to grow your own food, organic gardening can provide you with peace of mind and pride in your produce. Don’t have any clues how to start? That’s why you’re reading this book!Contents Introduction 3 Why Garden Organically? 4 The Risk of Chemicals 7 What Is Organic Gardening? 11 Planning Your Garden 12 Getting the Soil Ready 14 Planting Your Garden 17 Starting Seeds Indoors 19 Controlling Those Weeds 22 Controlling Pests 26 Common Garden Pests 30 Making Your Own Compost 36 Tending the Garden 40 Wintering Your Garden 46 Recipes for your Organic Garden 46 Organic Fertilizer 47 Garlic Pest Control Spray 47 Dormant Oil 48 Homemade Insecticidal Soap 49 All Purpose Pest Control Spray 49 Bug Juice 49 Conclusion 50
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