Organic Gardener

Organic Gardening Basics

Organic gardening is not just about replacing harmful fertilisers and pesticides with natural alterniatives. The art of organic gardening involves both theory and practice.

The organic approach acknowledges the complexity of the natural world and aims to work within these systems .

Soil: Conventional fertilisers are generally soluble, making their ingredients readily available. Organic gardening relies on soil-living creatures to make food available to plants.

Natural pest control: Organic gardening aims to attract natural pest controllers to your garden. Ladybeetles, birds and frogs all help to keep pests such as aphids, snails and insects in check in your garden. Other methods such as barriers and traps, disease and pest resistant plant varieties, and crop rotation also provide natural alternatives to pest control.

Managing Weeds: Weeds are a valuable composting resource but can also compete with other plants in your garden for food and water. Options such as hoeing, mulching or the use of solar heat are natural alternatives commonly used in an organic garden.

The environment: By minimising the impact on the environment organic gardening can help make a positive contribution to environmental sustainability. This means recycling and reusing, providing habitats for natural wildlife and the use of sustainable practices.

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