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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

 		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.
Gather and Use Dead Leaves in the Organic Garden
Raking in the organic garden yields free soil amendments, like compost, leaf mold, and mulch. Leaf cleanup is easy when gardeners choose the best rakes.
Organic Crops in Pots—A Book Review
Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell tells organic gardeners how to grow a container garden full of edible plants on a deck, balcony, or even a windowsill.
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Contributing Articles in Organic Gardens

 		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.
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