You can buy almost any organic food online but there is absolutely nothing healthier for your body and mind than simply growing your own fresh organic produce. I know there are some people who hate playing in dirt, find it disgusting to touch an earthworm, or have backs that do not bend enough to touch the ground. Some simply find no time for gardening. I feel sorry for all of them, they are missing out on so much.
“When I go into the garden with a spade, and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that I have been defrauding myself all this time in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
For those of you who love sunshine, fresh air and exercise, along with the freshest and healthiest food possible, gardening can’t be beat. To top it all off, miracles to please all your senses will surround you and add new life to your everyday routine. Even a small container garden works. Raised beds are great for those with bad backs. To me there is nothing more amazing than to watch a tiny seed, dropped into fertile ground, sprinkled with raindrops and a touch of love, grow into a plant that offers incredible food and/or amazing beauty. In a flower garden, to experience the brown earth transform into a carpet of vibrant colors dancing with bright butterflies is more uplifting than morning coffee. It’s just life at it’s best!
“There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling.” ~Mirabel Osler
Your garden is where you can experience the seasons of life first hand. From the spring birth of plants to winter’s rest and restoration, the full circle of life unfolds right before your eyes. Yes, the garden provides food for your body but even more than that, it provides powerful food for your soul.
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Lets get growing
To start your successful garden you need high quality seed. Planting that seed into healthy compost-rich soil is the next step. I always found that adding organic fertilizers to the soil always helps to grow the strongest, most disease resistant and lushest plants possible.
Spraying the plants with kelp solutions throughout the growing season has always given me great results. Beware though, if you spray with kelp/fish emulsion combo, the smell may be a little offensive to a human passerby for a day or so but your plants will love it!
If you need to, using earth friendly garden pest and disease control methods can also ensure that you save plants that happen to get “attacked.” These products are much less likely to harm the environment or upset its delicate balance than their chemical relatives. I try to use as little as these as possible though.
If you need help in getting started growing an organic garden, watch the following video:
The all important seed: Botanical Interests
A few years ago, I happened to buy some carrot seeds from this company while shopping in a garden store. To my amazement they were the best carrots I ever had. Since, I have tried several other vegetable, herb and flower seeds from this company and have been nothing but completely satisfied. I feel very confident that you too, will be pleased.
The name of the company is Botanical Interests. They are a family owned garden seed company offering over 500 varieties of unique and high quality vegetable, herb and flower seeds. The seeds are all untreated and are non GMO (genetically modified) and they offer over 150 varieties of organic seed. They also offer a large selection of heirloom seeds.
In addition to seeds, these friends provide helpful articles in their website with tips for growing the best plants from start to finish, in the garden and/or in containers. Even their seed packs give you lots of growing instructions! Click the banner below to see more:
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A Favorite All-Around Garden Supply Company:Gardens Alive!
Fertilizers, Pest Control, Garden Seeds and Plants, Pet Products, Garden Supplies, etc. Since 1984, this larger garden company specializes in supplying environmentally friendly lawn and garden products. I’ve never been disappointed except their packing sometimes could be better. Small price to pay for great products!
Some of their products include:
- natural and organic soil conditioners and fertilizers (I’ve used some of these for years and they work!) They have specific blends for vegetables, fruit, tomatoes, corn, flowers. They even have a custom blend for your very own soil conditions. Personally, I love all of the “Alive!” products as well as the earthworm castings and kelp meal and sprays.
- natural pest control, including beneficial insects, traps, biological and natural insecticidal sprays and powders. Their pest and disease control guides are great. They match your problem with one of their solutions. My favorite is “Escar-Go” for slug and snail control. It’s easy to use and effective!
- live plants (grown with minimal or no sprays) as well as an ever growing selection of organic garden seed. They also carry a smaller variety of non-organic seed when they can’t find an organic version of favorites. Every year their selection increases.
- garden helpers (I love these!) such as compost bins, garden mats (my favorite), drip irrigation systems, seed starting supplies and sprayers
- environmentally safe home products
- natural pet products
- often times offers coupon savings–great way to try new products or to purchase you old favorites.
Just click on the banner below to shop and get your discount now:
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Gardener’s Supply Company – For all your gardening needs!
tomato grow bags, reusable foam ties, the best garden clogs, and the list goes on!
The past few years, in response to increasing demand, they have been adding more raised beds and container gardening aids. Wow! Wherever you live, there’s just no excuse to not grow fresh, healthy produce. I like to place tomato grow bags in square laundry baskets for easy moving and extra support. The plants love these bags and grow to show it!
Some of Gardener’s Supply’s wonderful products include:
- a variety of raised and grow beds–different sizes, heights (for those who can’t bend), colors, some even with pop-up covers for plant protection
- Unique, sturdy garden supports to encourage bigger and better harvests in less space
- the ever popular (because it works!) tomato success kit
- container soil mixes, many are organic
- breathable fabric grow bags for tomatoes, potatoes and veggies. These are great and they even have them in different colors now!
- seed starting supplies
- convenient garden carts
- rain barrels, hoses and other watering accessories
- planters, self watering pots
- garden furniture and decorations
- kitchen aids
- organic and natural fertilizers
- organic and natural controls for pest, insects and plant diseases
- lots of how-to articles to help make your garden one of the best
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this company and have no reservations about promoting them. Just click the banner below and take a look at the great gardening products they offer:
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A Place to Find Almost Anything: Amazon.Com
Of course, there’s always Amazon.com to find just about anything you could want. The prices can vary as well as availability but if you find what you’re looking for, the price is generally good, often times with free shipping! It’s worth checking out their organic gardening products . They have a good selection of organic gardening books too if you you need help in getting started.
Here are some of my personal favorites, including a tough little Spring Gardener Gable Greenhouse, 6 Feet X 8 Feet X 7 Feet
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HAPPY GARDENING!
