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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

 		Online Farm and Ranch Supply Stores for Organic Farmers
You can shop online for organic farming supplies and services like beneficial organisms, compost products, biological pesticides, and grain processors.
Control Rust in the Organic Flower and Vegetable Garden
Stop the fungal disease rust from damaging the plants in your landscape without using toxic chemical fungicides.
Grow Unusual Vegetables and Fruits in the Organic Garden
Organic gardeners can grow organic produce not found in grocery stores or farmer's markets, like heirloom vegetables, tomatillos, celeriac, and artichokes.
Late Summer Organic Garden Plant Care, Weed, and Pest Control
Organic gardeners must deal with the effects of drought and high temperatures in the summer landscape. Control insect pests and plant diseases naturally.
Pesticide and Herbicide Labels on Organic Garden Products
Gardeners must read and understand the labeling on organic pest control products and weed killers to use them safely and effectively.
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Contributing Articles in Organic Gardens

 		Environmentally Friendly Snail and Slug Control for the Garden
Environmentally friendly gardening doesn't use harsh chemicals to control slugs and snails. Here are some Eco friendly alternatives.
Go Green with Composting
With just a little information homeowners and even apartment dwellers can do their part for the environment by composting. It's easy, fun, and practical.
Is the Use of Peat in the Garden All Bad?
Could peat really be a renewable resource as has been suggested or is it just plain bad? There's more to the issue than often gets into print.
A Decade of Climate Change in the Victory Garden
Gardening puts one in touch with the voice of the Earth. But just what does this voice look like, and how is it changing?
Community Gardens: Growing in Albuquerque
Community gardens are back in a big way in Albuquerque. Young and old alike are getting back to the earth in their neighborhoods and doing it organically.
Organic Weed and Pest Control Through Soil Sterilization
Harness heat from the sun for organic weed and pest control using the organic gardening method of solar soil sterilization.
Organic Lawn Care
An organic lawn requires maintenance. Here are four key tips for keeping it healthy and green all summer long.
Organic Hydroponics and Plant Nutrients
This article discusses various forms of nutrients for organic hydroponics and sources for each.
A Can of Wormery Worms
Understanding the different types of wormery worm is a minefield. This article digs deep to bring clarity to the misconceptions that plague our wrigglers.
Compost Tea Brewing for Great Gardens
This article shows how to brew a simple compost tea with a small amount of quality compost, and how to use the tea enhance any garden.
Gardening on a Budget
This article presents a great list with many tips for low cost or free gardening and food production.
Organic Fish Fertilizer Components
This article covers the advantages of fish based fertilizers and products made from other nutrients from the sea, including a few reputable sources.
Rooftop Gardening: The Future of Green Roofs & Urban Agriculture
Green roofs are the latest in organic gardening. Boasting environmental benefits and sustainability, rooftop gardening is transforming urban agriculture.
An Orchid Wedding Bouquet Makes for a Great Day
Flowers are extremely important to a bride, especially in her bouquet. For a truly eye-catching look how about the Phalaenopsis orchid?
Growing Tomatoes in a Southern California Container Garden
Southern California near the beaches may challenge soil conditions. Organic container gardens are a great way to grow healthy tomatoes.
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