Homebuilding & Renovating

How to start an organic garden

Organic gardening is a thoroughly fulfilling and satisfying venture. It’s a great opportunity to ‘think globally, and act locally’, all from the comfort of your own garden.

Growing produce organically is centred around avoiding herbicides and pesticides, and being as natural as possible. It might sound like a daunting way to garden but it’s really not that difficult to do successfully. That said, it’s not without its challenges, but with some preparation, organic gardening can be an interesting and rewarding way to grow. And it’s a great way to get all the family involved and to create a safer place for pets, animals and children to roam and investigate.

Where to start

Begin by making sure there is enough space for your plot

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