Organic Container Gardening

Container gardening is almost by definition organic. You do not have to have anything in that container that you do not want. Simply keep a close watch on whatever you put in the containers and you will have vegetables that you know for sure are organic. That is a rare thing today as organic can be defined in many different ways in what you find on your grocery store shelf. Many times the organic vegetables at the market are not as good of quality as the non-organic but we would all prefer organic.

The most important aspect of growing an organic container garden is first starting with quality soil. You will need to get soil that you know has not been treated with chemicals in the past as those chemicals can hang around in the soil for long periods of time. Your best bet may be to purchase organic soil from your garden supply store depending on how many containers you have to fill.

Once you know that you have the base of good quality organic top soil then it simply becomes a matter of managing what goes into the soil from then on. So if you have a problem that develops with certain types of bugs eating your plants for example you will need to look for an organic solution to the problem.

Fortunately there are many quality organic product lines for gardening on the market today so simply talk to the folks at your local gardening supply store and let them know what you have going on in your garden that you need help with. They get these questions on a daily basis and will be able to point you to the products that others keep coming back for. This is usually a good sign that they work well and you will save yourself quite a bit of time and effort by doing it this way.

Enjoy your organic container gardening efforts. There is nothing quite like fresh high quality vegetables that you grew with love.

Preparing a Vegetable Garden

How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

First you need sunlight. This is obvious but it is an important consideration. The area that you plant in needs to get plenty of sun but not so much sun that it scorches the plants. If you have not grown gardens before it might be worthwhile to have an experienced gardener take a look at the places you have in mind for location of your garden and make recommendations.

The same advice can apply for watering. You need an area that can be reached for watering and where water does not pool. The water sitting around your plants can cause them to rot. Conversely if you have plants in a place that is very hard to keep moist and all the water runs off from that spot then it will take a lot of watering to try to keep the garden wet enough to grow. Depending on the size of the garden this could be very difficult.


Preparing a Vegetable Garden

Next you need to know some basic facts like what can be grown in your area and at which times of the year. One great way to learn more about this is by visiting other gardeners to see what they grow and when. Gardeners are usually very helpful and have lots of tips. But remember that this is your garden and you do not have to do it their way. Most gardeners are pretty sure they have the best way to garden so that is how they will typically present their gardening methods to you. Pick the things that work for you.

Another great way to get some perspective on all the gardening ins and outs in your area is to visit your local gardening supply stores and your local nurseries. This can help you to learn what they have to offer and what they recommend for you to grow. They will have the supplies you need for the season you are in on hand and the next season on the way too.

Use these tips but remember that gardening is a learning process where you never really stop. Enjoy and happy learning!