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Organic Gardens Feature Writer: Jamie McIntosh

Organic gardeners use compost, companion planting, cultural strategies, mechanical barriers, physical controls, biological controls, and organically acceptable sprays to grow plants without harmful chemicals. When used correctly, organic gardening methods can exceed the efficacy of conventional chemicals in your vegetable, flower, or herb garden. You can enjoy organic gardening all year by applying organic principles to your houseplants, greenhouse, or hydroponic garden.

The benefits of organic gardening extend beyond flora to the fauna in the garden, so learn to attract bees, birds and butterflies to your yard; get kids into the garden; and get pets and wildlife pests out of the garden.

Please visit Jamie's blog to see what’s on her mind and in her garden.


Feature Writer Articles in Organic Gardens

 		Buying Organic Garden Seeds
Each year more nurseries are increasing their organic seed offerings, giving a choice to gardeners who want to eliminate chemicals in every step of the growing process.
Fungus Gnat Control in the Organic Garden
It's difficult to control fungus gnats when they invade houseplants and greenhouses. Organic gardeners can kill fungus gnats without using chemicals.
Homemade Gifts from the Organic Garden
Organic gardeners can use the harvest from the herb, flower, and vegetable garden to create inexpensive gifts for holidays or birthdays.
Organic Care for Houseplants
Providing organic care for indoor potted plants is important to gardeners who wish to minimize their exposure to chemicals indoors.
Growing Organic Beets in the Garden
Organic gardeners grow beets in the ground and the container garden for the roots and salad greens. Gardeners can fertilize and control beet pests without chemicals.
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Contributing Articles in Organic Gardens

 		Organic Pest Management (OPM) - An Overview
In the war on unwelcome garden invaders, OPM employs defensive and offensive strategies in helping to minimize problems with weeds, diseases, insects and animal pests.
Insect Pest Control
Integrated pest management includes prevention, monitoring, and pesticides which may or may not be organic to control insect pests.
Healthy Organic Plants Don't Rely on Fertilizers
If your plants aren't as healthy as they should be simply throwing fertilizer on the soil won't necessarily remedy the problem. Soil structure and pH are also important.
Good Soil Structure is Key for Organic Gardeners
Optimum plant nutrition has much in common with human well-being. If plants aren't provided with a balanced diet they are liable to be over-fed or under-nourished.
Organic Gardening is Nature's Way to Grow Plants
When chemicals and inorganic fertilizers were used by most gardeners the pioneers of organic gardening were often considered to be cranks, but fortunately not any more.
Flowers That Attract Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects are attracted by many flower varieties. While in the garden, these insects feed on other bugs that are harmful to growing vegetable plants.
Some Perceived Pests are Beneficial
From painful stings to destroying wood, ants have earned a bad reputation but every gardener needs a few to maintain a healthy garden.
Use Plants to Control Pests
Insecticides or repellents are the most common forms of insect pest control but attracting beneficial insects may be a more effective control.
Urban Gardening in Alberta
Permaculture, or landscape design that incorporates sustainable living and agricultural practices, is growing in popularity, even in industry-heavy cities like Edmonton.
Feeding Soil Life with Compost
Beneficial micro-organisms in the soil stimulates plant growth. Adding compost to soil feeds these beneficial organisms. Here is a step-by-step guide to making compost.
The Secret Life of Organisms in the Soil
Healthy soil contains billions of beneficial bacteria. These bacteria play an important role in soil and plant life and provide numerous benefits for growers.
Improving Soil Fertility
Transform poor soil into nutrient-rich soil where vegetables and fruits flourish.
How to Grow Potatoes in the Home Garden
Potatoes are a great crop for a home garden. They are easy to grow, relatively pest free, and most varieties produce a heavy crop for the amount of space they occupy.
Keep Your Garden Growing Through the Winter
Even in the coldest of climates, it's still possible to extend the growing season well into the winter months with the use of a number of low-tech gardening techniques.
Think You Don't Have Time to Garden?
Set up a quick and easy garden with a straw bale, a whiskey barrel, or a 5 gallon bucket.
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