Long ago, there were many hazards in the world. Brigands were on every road, even simplest diseases were incurable and bad weather was a force not to be trifled with. As civilization progressed, most of these problems were solved but as always, progress was a two edged sword. By trifling with nature, we created a situation where one of the greatest dangers for our health comes from the food we intake. This problem is quite serious and its solutions quite limited.
Luckily for you, this doesn’t mean that there is no way of resolving this issue. Creating your own organic garden, maintaining it properly and reaping the fruits of your labor from it might be the saving grace you and your family so desperately needed. However, organizing a proper organic garden is no easy task and there are few things you need to pay close attention to. Here are some tips and ideas on how to transform your garden into a genuine organic oasis.
Start Small
Buying organic food might be the easiest way out. Still the blow this additional expense can land on your budget can sometimes be more than what your wallet can take. This is why building your own organic garden is probably by far the best solution. First, you will need some help to start off. Ask someone with a bit of experience for help or guidance or simply start small. Experience is the best teacher and taking care of a plant or two can teach you more about this topic than any guide ever could.
Soil Preparation
The most vital thing for the future of your plants is the quality of your soil and the care that it received. Successful growth of your plants is directly conditioned by nutrients in the soil. The quality of your soil is what it is still it can be significantly improved through conditioning. The best, most traditional and by far the most efficient way to achieve this is with the help of composted manures. Another thing that may also help is applying the layer of mulches like leaf molds in your garden.
Keeping the Garden Hydrated
Everyone knows that your harvest depends on the hydration of your garden. Ages ago, people prayed for rain but those capable and smart took this thing into their own hand and came up with various melioration methods, such as manual hosing or using sprinkler systems. In a recent chat with the people who own and operate Hoselink, I discovered that selection of the method of watering your garden will be determined by the size of your garden, types of plants and the terrain. This is something that you will be doing day after day, so you certainly want to find the most effective and practical solution here.
Plant Selection and Organization
Your job can be made significantly easier if you pay attention to the specific local micro-climate. Select the plants that were meant to be grown in your region and the eco-system itself will do most of the hard work for you. Additionally, you want to organize your vegetables in wide beds, so that you can maneuver freely through the garden without fear that you will step on something. In the long run, this can save you a world of trouble and make your entire gardening endeavor significantly easier.
No one said that having your own organic garden is going to be an easy task. Still, the end result is more often than not worth all the effort invested. The very idea of putting on the table 100% organic and natural food that you yourself grew is almost impossible to top. The only better thing than this is the fact that the food that you and your family will consume from now on is completely hazard free.