What is organic growing?

WHETHER YOU HAVE A WINDOW BOX OR AN ALLOTMENT, A GARDEN OR BALCONY, GARDEN ORGANIC CAN PROVIDE INSPIRATION

Organic growing doesn’t just mean throwing out chemical weed killers and pesticides; it’s about using natural ways to promote a healthy and sustainable growing environment. Here are three ways for successful organic growing. CARE FOR YOUR SOIL A healthy soil has good texture and is full of nutrients that feed your plants. The secret is compost. Adding compost (or well-rotted manure, if you can get it) will bulk up loose, sandy soil and break up any compacted clay. The ideal texture feels rich and crumbly – think of an expensive fruit cake! Compost contains vital nutrients. These are especially important if you grow veg or salad in a pot or a window box, as your plants will quickly use them up. Commercial grow bags contain huge amounts of added phosphates and nitrates.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2016 - Issue 44

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