Looking for a way to feel closer to nature? Nothing beats the satisfaction of creating your own organic garden! Planting an organic garden is surely a major commitment of time and effort, but it is also rich in rewards.
A lot of people throw around the word “organic,” but what does this term really mean in relation to gardening? The fact is there is no clear answer. This can be confusing, but when it comes to gardening, each person’s definition of “organic” varies. A good goal to shoot for is to avoid chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, nurturing your garden with only natural materials, whether it is a flower or a vegetable garden. There will always be debates as to how natural is natural enough, but just by planting your own garden you are controlling the amount of chemicals that goes into your garden, which is a big step in the right direction. If you decide to plant an organic garden, try to set goals for yourself about the materials and techniques you use.
There are many benefits to an organic garden: healthier and fresher food, beautiful flower beds, money saved by not spending so much at the grocery store, a pleasant, productive activity to occupy your time, and a significant curbing of environmental pollution and waste. Chemicals used in conventional gardening have been shown to be tremendously damaging to our health, especially organochlorine pesticides such as DDT. On top of that, gardening organically can actually be less complicated and require less work than if you get all of those chemicals involved! Organic gardening doesn’t necessitate a lot of space, but it does require focus, commitment, and care. The result? An invaluable resource for your family, your community, and your Earth.
