Sharina asked:


I am planting a vegetable garden in a raised flower bed. I want it to be organic, so i don’t want to use a plastic liner. but the soil in my yard has a lot of chemicals from the previous owners and I don’t want them in the vegetables, are there any liners that are not plastic?

drakkar asked:


I want to build a durable raised bed for growing organic vegetables, but I’m not sure what to use that will be affordable, unlike cedar. Are there chemicals in pressure-treated wood that might leech into the soil and possibly end up in my veggies?

Delaney asked:


I do allot of yard work during the spring and summer months and my hands get very callused. I’m not big on using chemicals on my skin. I have a HUGE herb garden so i was wondering if there was anything in there that i can use… i know almonds and oats work… but they can get expensive….. any ideas? I would really appreciate it.

Anitra asked:


So yesterday I notices that on my bush beans somethings been eating the leaves. I looked around and only found 2 ants on my leaves are they capable of this? What can I do? I already have carefully placed Marigolds in my Veggie Garden because I know the smell repels some pests. Are there any insects I could purchase and place in my Garden that are only Carniverous and would eat the bad pests? If not can you suggest any natural, homemade or Organic Pest Control options please help! This is my first ever organic Garden and I really would like to get throught the season without the use of chemicals even organic ones. If this is not feasible any tips are welcome and I’ll weigh my options! Thanks in advance!

rita asked:


making a huge garden and need all the info i can get on organic growing.
any advice for keeping bugs at bay without using chemicals?
Thanks!
that’s funny, that’s where I’m ordering my seeds from. lol

Jolly Roger asked:


I used Jiffy Peat Pellets and my seeds sprouted beautifully. The day before I wanted to plant them in the garden I read that sometimes they contain chemicals to boost performance.

Not good for an organic garden, obviously. How else can I sow seeds without planting them in the ground first?

Deborah asked:


I am told that nitrogen is bad for roses. Is this true? I would like to know what is the best feed for roses (either made-up chemicals or organic matter). And what substances in the garden are likely to have a high nitrogen content? I am asking this last question so that I can avoid using those substances on roses, if nitrogen is really harmful to them. THANKS! I hope you have LOTS of lovely roses this year in your gardens….

Jill P asked:


This year marks my first attempt to grow my own tomatoes and squash. It’s so much fun and everything is going beautifully…except for the persistent roli poli problem. They crawl inside the squash blooms and nibble on the squash causing them to die. I really want a healthy garden, and I don’t want to eat veggies chocked full of chemicals and pesticides. It’s been organic for 3 months. Can I maintain it that way??

chipoltina asked:


i use chemicals in my garden but next i want to grow organic. how do i clean my soil?

mom of 3 under 4 asked:


Should I be concerned that they were on my marigolds, which outline my veggie garden, so should I not worry about it too much. I am trying to be as organic as possible, so I dont want a ton of chemicals all over everything.