Organic Gardening Guru|Tips For Those Growing Their Own Food Organically
Apr
01
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Elizabeth asked:
The story is that I’m 17 and interested in growing my own organic fruits/veggies, as well as finding a new hobby that I can enjoy even at old age, and to help me relax. I have no clue on gardening, and my mom does but she only has success with flowers. Does anyone have any sites or tips for a young person interested in growing a veggie garden(specifically organic)? I know it’s difficult and I’m willing to be patient and try a few seasons because I really want to learn about this. I also live in Orlando, which equals intense heat, crazy summer rain. The soil where I live is not good, so I need to learn composting too, but I get a headache just reading about that stuff. Luckily my backyard is really big so I’m not really interested in small gardening.
Thanks to anyone willing to help!
The story is that I’m 17 and interested in growing my own organic fruits/veggies, as well as finding a new hobby that I can enjoy even at old age, and to help me relax. I have no clue on gardening, and my mom does but she only has success with flowers. Does anyone have any sites or tips for a young person interested in growing a veggie garden(specifically organic)? I know it’s difficult and I’m willing to be patient and try a few seasons because I really want to learn about this. I also live in Orlando, which equals intense heat, crazy summer rain. The soil where I live is not good, so I need to learn composting too, but I get a headache just reading about that stuff. Luckily my backyard is really big so I’m not really interested in small gardening.
Thanks to anyone willing to help!
Dec
22
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
JohnnyRocco asked:
The garden faces south getting full sun for most of the day.A few of the plants have survived transplant shock but others look about half dead. I planted a dwarf mulberry tree/bush,and some butterfly attractering flowers as well as a topiary.The leaves are falling off of the topiary despite my feeding it. I ised root stimulater and have fed the plants Peters plant food. I also incorporated some organic soil mixed into the existing snad/dirt. Any suggestions on what else I can do to help these plants? Maybe I’m deluding myself trying to create a country cottage type of look for my FL garden, lol?
I’ve kept up with watering them too but it’s so hot and dry here it’s like fighting an endless battle.
Excuse the bad spelling please, the words I meant to say were( used and sand)
Lol, I DID by them at Lowes. Thanks for the tip!
The garden faces south getting full sun for most of the day.A few of the plants have survived transplant shock but others look about half dead. I planted a dwarf mulberry tree/bush,and some butterfly attractering flowers as well as a topiary.The leaves are falling off of the topiary despite my feeding it. I ised root stimulater and have fed the plants Peters plant food. I also incorporated some organic soil mixed into the existing snad/dirt. Any suggestions on what else I can do to help these plants? Maybe I’m deluding myself trying to create a country cottage type of look for my FL garden, lol?
I’ve kept up with watering them too but it’s so hot and dry here it’s like fighting an endless battle.
Excuse the bad spelling please, the words I meant to say were( used and sand)
Lol, I DID by them at Lowes. Thanks for the tip!
Dec
16
Filed Under (Other - Home Garden) by admin
LuvA asked:
I want to grow a small garden, not just for my family to enjoy but also for a small profit. Not looking for a business here, just a small sideline. What are good, profitable ideas? I am fairly new to gardening, so nothing too difficult to grow preferably. Also, would flowers or fruit/veggies be a better seller? Do I need to get certified/tested or anything to sell food?
I want to grow a small garden, not just for my family to enjoy but also for a small profit. Not looking for a business here, just a small sideline. What are good, profitable ideas? I am fairly new to gardening, so nothing too difficult to grow preferably. Also, would flowers or fruit/veggies be a better seller? Do I need to get certified/tested or anything to sell food?
We have 3 apple trees that grow many apples every year. We don’t do anything to the trees (so could they be sold as organic?). How can I tell when they are ready to be picked and what kind they are?
Thanks!
Jul
20
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
b4clueless asked:
currently live with my grandmother and she has a garden that REAKS of stinky and unnecessary plants. I tried to convince her to remove them and we’ll plant veggies and flowers..stuff we can actually use rather than have stinky leeks and other nonsense. How do I get rid of these plants the natural way so that I can start planting edible plants without her thinking that I had to do something with the demise of the stinky plants??? Please help, she is even getting neighbors interested in leeks and stuff!! I would really apprciatte it if any solution you guys give me wouldn’t end up hurting her or me in case we eat some leeks..just in case she wants to taste the plant to make sure it’s really gone bad,k? Thanks a bunch
currently live with my grandmother and she has a garden that REAKS of stinky and unnecessary plants. I tried to convince her to remove them and we’ll plant veggies and flowers..stuff we can actually use rather than have stinky leeks and other nonsense. How do I get rid of these plants the natural way so that I can start planting edible plants without her thinking that I had to do something with the demise of the stinky plants??? Please help, she is even getting neighbors interested in leeks and stuff!! I would really apprciatte it if any solution you guys give me wouldn’t end up hurting her or me in case we eat some leeks..just in case she wants to taste the plant to make sure it’s really gone bad,k? Thanks a bunch
May
23
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Jeremy asked:
I have a very large area around 2 retaining walls that I am converting into flower beds. I already have the black industrial border down, so now I’m wondering about how to go about the rest.
I have a very large area around 2 retaining walls that I am converting into flower beds. I already have the black industrial border down, so now I’m wondering about how to go about the rest.
If I would have gotten this industrious last year, I could already have a good set up, but I’m wanting to do it now! Originally I was just going to dig it all up, and pick out the bad stuff. But now I’m wondering if I can lay newspaper down, and topsoil/organic matter and speed things up. But I’m worried my flowers won’t be able to establish roots, with the newspaper in thier way. Any suggestions?
Oct
07
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
madison asked:
I’m trying to have a complete organic garden, and I have a few Ferry Morse brand seeds. But I know that some brands put chemicals on their Morning Glory seeds because some people use them as drugs (?).
There have been reports that commercially available packets of morning glory seeds from some distributors are coated with fungicides or other chemicals to increase shelf life or discourage the practice of eating them. Seeds from plants grown in one’s own garden will be safe as long as you do not spray them with insecticides.
I’m trying to have a complete organic garden, and I have a few Ferry Morse brand seeds. But I know that some brands put chemicals on their Morning Glory seeds because some people use them as drugs (?).
There have been reports that commercially available packets of morning glory seeds from some distributors are coated with fungicides or other chemicals to increase shelf life or discourage the practice of eating them. Seeds from plants grown in one’s own garden will be safe as long as you do not spray them with insecticides.
I just didn’t want to put seeds into my garden with chemicals that could possibly harm other vegetables or flowers.
THANKS!
Aug
25
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Mackenzie L asked:
What are some good vegetables/herbs/flowers to go in an organic garden?
BE SERIOUS
What are some good vegetables/herbs/flowers to go in an organic garden?
BE SERIOUS
Jul
14
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
Fugly Zombie asked:
I’m looking for tips on how to control weeds in my flower garden without using chemicals. I have cypress mulch around the flowers themselves, but there are weeds all over the yard.
I’m looking for tips on how to control weeds in my flower garden without using chemicals. I have cypress mulch around the flowers themselves, but there are weeds all over the yard.
Jun
11
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
grandmafulkerson asked:
My neighbor bought a chipper. He’s gathering pine and cedar needles, chipping up elderberry branches and other yard debris and wants to know the best way to compost and make good rich soil for growing organic vegetables and flowers.
My neighbor bought a chipper. He’s gathering pine and cedar needles, chipping up elderberry branches and other yard debris and wants to know the best way to compost and make good rich soil for growing organic vegetables and flowers.
May
27
Filed Under (Garden Landscape) by admin
somebody asked:
I’m starting a small weekend gardening business. Basically, I come to your place and prepare a bed for flowers or veggies or whatever. I use a troy built roto tiller and can bring fertilizer/lime/organic to mix in if needed.
I’m starting a small weekend gardening business. Basically, I come to your place and prepare a bed for flowers or veggies or whatever. I use a troy built roto tiller and can bring fertilizer/lime/organic to mix in if needed.
I was thinking of charging $50/hr - does this seem fair? Or should I come up with a flat rate?
