Organic Garden Handbook » Questions

how to make an organic garden for Alabama weather?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:59:10 +0000

i need to know some plants that can be planted all year long in Alabama for an organic garden. how do i create a garden and make it organic?

Is it okay to compost non-organic materials in an organic garden?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:59:03 +0000

I eat organic foods whenever possible. I’m going to be making a vegetable garden that is pesticide-free and, therefore, organic. However, I do know that chemicals linger in non-organic produce (which is, of course, why I don’t buy it!). Will compost made from non-organic foods compromise the “organicity” of my garden and vegetables? How do you know? Thanks!

What is the most organic way to turn grass into bare soil for a garden?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:58:48 +0000

I want to take a small back yard and turn it into an organic garden but it is filled with old crab grass and weeds and I want to build up organic soil

How can I get rid of cabbage worms in an organic garden?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:58:41 +0000

Something seems to be eating the things in my garden related to the cabbage family. I can only assume it is a cabbage worm, although I have not seen any bugs on anything – just the residual holes in the leaves.

I have an organic garden & don’t want to spray any type of pesticide. Any ideas?

How do I start the perfect organic garden?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:58:33 +0000

I want a decent size organic garden. I would like a lot of tomatoes, green beans, herbs, zuccine, eggplant, squash, lettuces, peppers, and corn. When do I start? Can I start them from seeds now? What can I plant to keep pests away? Any advise would be great.

organic garden?

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:58:10 +0000

what are organic gardening basics, i dont want to use manure, chemicals or pesticides. I was planning on using peat moss in the soil, what else should I know in regards to keeping the plants healthy and keeping pests away from the plants, please dont link, i just want simple real suggestions.