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Resources for Organic Gardening |
Organic Gardening from Gardenersnet.com
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Organic gardening is the practice of growing fruits and vegetables, using only things found in nature. Absolutely no man-made chemicals are used. Although we usually do not think of it, Organic Gardening concepts also apply to the world of flowers, trees, shrubs, and even your lawn. It is gardening without harmful and artificial chemicals, or other products not naturally found in nature. Commonly today, chemicals and non-natural products are used for fertilizing, and for control of insects, disease, and weeds. Information about natural insecticides, composting for mulch and fertilizer, using manures, and more. A section on organic gardening news is noted. Includes a section on bulbs, flowers, fruit, herbs houseplants, lilacs and more.
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Organic Gardening Model
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The aim of the Henry Doubleday Research Association's scientific research is to develop and improve the techniques used in organic agriculture and to advance the knowledge of organic production systems, focusing on commercial organic horticulture in temperate areas and on sustainable agriculture in developing countries. Includes a section on what to do in your garden, questions and answers, buying a compost box, blackcurrant pests, organic gardening events, seeds, education, visit organic gardens, how to make compost, organic pest control and more.
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Organic Gardening: A Guide to Resources
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Includes a brief history of organic gardening. This guide is intended for organic gardeners and those who want to be organic gardeners. It may also be useful for small-scale organic farmers and those interested in the organic movement in general. Several research databases and online references have been used to collect the information for this publication. Sections include organic gardening resources, garden design, organic production techniques, soil fertility and composting, growing organic food, ornamental plants and flowers, pest weed and disease control and organic lifestyles.
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For hydroponic systems—drip, ebb and flow and aeroponics—see Greentrees Hydroponics. All supplies for the home grower, such as fittings, trays, pumps, nutrietns, grow media and lights. |
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Garden Advice serves up many how-to's, from garden design to organic gardens. Learn how to build a patio or grow the perfect lawn. Check out the weekly audio gardening calendar to get additional tips on how to grow anything from organic vegetables to water gardens. Garden Advice also has a membership program which promises to support your gardening endeavours by offering priority advice by email, a World of Gardening CD-Rom, video gardening calendar and special member benefits. |
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Organic Gardening Information
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Growing in your organic garden is easy with these fact sheets. Includes a vegetable growing chart, lettuce table, section on soil pH, do it yourself soil tests, biodynamics, companion planting charts, liquid and foliar feeds, planting plan, organic fruit growing, gardener's checklists, composting, crop rotation and sowing seeds. Square foot gardening, urban farming and microfarming are also noted. Site is based in the United Kingdom. |
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