Organic Gardening Guru|Tips For Those Growing Their Own Food Organically
Jul
29
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
alter_ego asked:
I recently purchased some organic compost not realizing that it was inorganic compost that I really wanted. So when I got home I mixed the organic compost I had just purchased with the inorganic compost i had layed out a week before. So my question was, what will happen when these two types of compost are mixed? Is my soil ruined because of this careless mistake or can I still salvage my soil? The reason I started with the inorganic compost was because I live in the Southwestern part of Texas where the soil is clay like and I was advised to use the inorganic type to soften the soil. Any suggestions out there or any similar issues any one has encountered?
I recently purchased some organic compost not realizing that it was inorganic compost that I really wanted. So when I got home I mixed the organic compost I had just purchased with the inorganic compost i had layed out a week before. So my question was, what will happen when these two types of compost are mixed? Is my soil ruined because of this careless mistake or can I still salvage my soil? The reason I started with the inorganic compost was because I live in the Southwestern part of Texas where the soil is clay like and I was advised to use the inorganic type to soften the soil. Any suggestions out there or any similar issues any one has encountered?
marnefirstinfantry asked:
It seems that Michelle Obama’s White House organic garden has alarmed the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA), so they took immediate action by sending the First Lady an email, Thursday, March 26th, 2009, defending chemical based agriculture, and urging her to use “crop protection products,” (i.e. pesticides) in the name of recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economy. Jill Richardson brought this to public attention on the Daily Kos, adding pointed commentary worth reading.
It seems that Michelle Obama’s White House organic garden has alarmed the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA), so they took immediate action by sending the First Lady an email, Thursday, March 26th, 2009, defending chemical based agriculture, and urging her to use “crop protection products,” (i.e. pesticides) in the name of recognizing the importance of agriculture to the economy. Jill Richardson brought this to public attention on the Daily Kos, adding pointed commentary worth reading.
Here is MACA’s argument in a nutshell (paraphrased, of course):
Mrs. Obama is to be congratulated for recognizing the importance of agriculture by having a garden planted.
MACA has a network of “ambassadors” whose mission is to educate Americans (especially the children) about the importance of farmers and ranchers to our daily lives.
Agriculture is the largest industry in America, employing 22 million people in farm-related jobs at all levels.
The technological advances of the past century have enabled farmers to be much more productive, freeing the rest of us to go invent things and do research, etc.
We Americans who are struggling at jobs, raising kids, and taking care of aging parents shouldn’t have to worry about tending a garden.
Storage and preparation is to blame when food is “considered not wholesome or tasty,” not how the food was grown, and “conventional” agricultural methods produces food that is wholesome, tastes good, and is more economical.
Jul
27
Filed Under (Other - Home Garden) by admin
Rory A asked:
I am thinking in terms of setting up a commune with organic gardening and which has plenty of local water, good soil and does not get too cold during the winter.
I am thinking in terms of setting up a commune with organic gardening and which has plenty of local water, good soil and does not get too cold during the winter.
Jul
26
MILF91985 asked:
I love flowers and plants and would like to start my own container garden. Unfortunately I have a bug phobia, and all the things I have been reading about gardening talk about how plants need insects to thrive. I was wondering if there were any plants that insects do not like or plants that would do okay without insects? I want an organic garden so I could only spray with an organic formula.
I love flowers and plants and would like to start my own container garden. Unfortunately I have a bug phobia, and all the things I have been reading about gardening talk about how plants need insects to thrive. I was wondering if there were any plants that insects do not like or plants that would do okay without insects? I want an organic garden so I could only spray with an organic formula.
Jul
26
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Jay Dub asked:
I have a raised garden in Michigan and rabbits and our local woodchuck likes to get in it. What is the best organic repellent I can use without harming the garden or our 18 year old cat ???
I have a raised garden in Michigan and rabbits and our local woodchuck likes to get in it. What is the best organic repellent I can use without harming the garden or our 18 year old cat ???
Jul
26
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
snowy_gush_gush asked:
what r some organic pest controls that I can use for fruits and vegetables; that I can easily make myself?
And what’s the best wire to use to put around my plants, so I can protect them from animals?
what r some organic pest controls that I can use for fruits and vegetables; that I can easily make myself?
And what’s the best wire to use to put around my plants, so I can protect them from animals?
Jul
25
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
σн єffιη яaωr ¡tz тætәr нar∂cørє asked:
Okay so I’d like to know about materials for gardening and pest control. Please provide info about the advantages of both conventional and organic pest control and fertilization. What are the types of ingredients found in products used in conventional and organic gardening. Compare the two. Identify any poisons and harmful substances in each.
Okay so I’d like to know about materials for gardening and pest control. Please provide info about the advantages of both conventional and organic pest control and fertilization. What are the types of ingredients found in products used in conventional and organic gardening. Compare the two. Identify any poisons and harmful substances in each.
Jul
24
Filed Under (Agriculture) by admin
kat asked:
And support local farms? I live in an area where this is very possible. But it seems like no one my age has a great interest in agriculture and natural foods. I guess you could say I am passionate about gardening, and I am very interested in food sciences. But what’s something that I can contribute to and make a big difference? I want to create a food revolution for kids my age, but I just don’t see how.
And support local farms? I live in an area where this is very possible. But it seems like no one my age has a great interest in agriculture and natural foods. I guess you could say I am passionate about gardening, and I am very interested in food sciences. But what’s something that I can contribute to and make a big difference? I want to create a food revolution for kids my age, but I just don’t see how.
Jul
24
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
david asked:
So i started one of my outdoor plant about a week ago, and i just transplanted it from a small pot to a 10 gallon container which i am burying outdoors. I am broke as a joke but seemed to get enough good soil from a tomato garden to use and i also put a thin layer of rocks at the bottom for drainage. my question is that i heard that dead organic material seemed to help the growing process with putting nitrogen back in the soil or something. i had a pile of dead grass from mowing my lawn and put a layer of that above the layer of rock, and then went the soil. does this seem like a descent set-up or can anyone give me any other tips? thanks again in advance for taking the time to help me.
Thanks donut for your input, but just for everyones info i live in California and yes i have my card so it is all legitimate. thanks again =)
So i started one of my outdoor plant about a week ago, and i just transplanted it from a small pot to a 10 gallon container which i am burying outdoors. I am broke as a joke but seemed to get enough good soil from a tomato garden to use and i also put a thin layer of rocks at the bottom for drainage. my question is that i heard that dead organic material seemed to help the growing process with putting nitrogen back in the soil or something. i had a pile of dead grass from mowing my lawn and put a layer of that above the layer of rock, and then went the soil. does this seem like a descent set-up or can anyone give me any other tips? thanks again in advance for taking the time to help me.
Thanks donut for your input, but just for everyones info i live in California and yes i have my card so it is all legitimate. thanks again =)
Jul
24
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Dannnnnielle asked:
is there any natural way to remove them? will they harm my plants?
is there any natural way to remove them? will they harm my plants?
