The Benefits of Organic Gardening
Our garden is very important to us – not only is it a way for us to provide food for our family and get off the needs of shopping at the grocery store, it teaches our children about taking care of themselves, as well. And if for no other reason, our children are the primary reason we choose to never use harmful chemicals or ‘natural/organic’ items in the garden that might cause harm to them.
Here’s a great graphic about the benefits of organic gardening so that you can learn more.
While this information is specifically about lawn care, you can use the ideas for your garden as well. And remember, what you put on your lawn ends up in your garden as well. It’s important to have an all-around good organic program for your whole yard, not just one small part of it.
More information on organic life outdoors:
Growing Grass the Natural Way by J. Howard Garrett
The Organic Manual by J. Howard Garrett
Remember, just because it’s natural or organic doesn’t make it safe – read up, check labels, be safe!
Katy Willis is a writer, lifelong homesteader, and master herbalist, master gardener, and canine nutritionist. Katy is a preparedness expert and modern homesteader practicing everyday preparedness, sustainability, and a holistic lifestyle.
She knows how important it is to be prepared for whatever life throws at you, because you just never know what's coming. And preparedness helps you give your family the best chance to thrive in any situation.
Katy is passionate about living naturally, growing food, keeping livestock, foraging, and making and using herbal remedies. Katy is an experienced herbalist and a member of the CMA (Complementary Medical Association).
Her preparedness skills go beyond just being "ready", she's ready to survive the initial disaster, and thrive afterward, too. She grows 100% organic food on roughly 15 acres and raises goats, chickens, and ducks. She also lovingly tends her orchard, where she grows many different fruit trees. And, because she likes to know exactly what she's feeding her family, she's a seasoned from-scratch cook and gluten-free baker.
Katy teaches foraging and environmental education classes, too, including self-sufficient living, modern homesteading, seed saving, and organic vegetable gardening.
Katy helps others learn forgotten skills, including basic survival skills and self-reliance.
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