Organic Gardening

A new gardener needs to not have some experience.  All of probably planted our little seed at some point in elementary school and watched it grow.  Gardening is all about trial and error. Some things work and do not, so you have to readjust what methods you use.  Here are some simple and effective ways to introduce yourself to organic gardening and all of the benefits that come with it.  To start, you will need to make your bed. It needs to be done about three weeks before planting begins.  You will need to loosen the soil about a foot down into the ground and rake the surface until all the weeds, clumps and other debris are gone.  Until planting time arrives, make sure to keep the area weed and debris free.  Doing this weeks before planting makes sure that weed seeds that were deep in the ground and sprouted will be removed before planting begins.  Also digging shallow furrows or holes for planting your seeds is the best way to go, and you can design your garden however you want it to look.  Also watering at just the right amounts is important. Soils need to be kept moist, but not soaked. Watering the soil before planting is the best way to go because the seeds will not be soaked or wash out of the soil. Allow for room to grow when planting seeds and properly spaced. Follow instructions on the packets that were purchased.  You can also put two or three seeds in each hole for better and fuller results.  Also, when planting the seeds, realize that they need shallow ground and not deep. Just barely covering them with soil will be sufficient, and they will flourish and thrive and exceed your expectations.  Keeping the soil and seeds moist is key, but note they only need to be watered as the ground is dry needs extra care until all the seeds are sprouted.  Just remember that organic gardening might seem like a lot, but not too much for anyone!