Pesticide Free DIY Organic Produce
by Alisia Woodlin
DIY Organic Produce
Fertilizer can be expensive and can contain unwanted chemicals, but any food waste can be turned into rich compost with the help of a worm bin. With about as much space as a trash bin, a little online research and half of a Saturday, a worm bin can take fruit rinds and carrot tops and turn them into rich, nutrient-filled compost. The initial investment will be returned over and over again in the quality of the produce it generates, and it also reduces waste by repurposing the scraps that were already headed for the trash.
To call a garden organic, there's a larger list of "don'ts" than "dos." The seeds have to be chemical free, harvested from plants that are chemical free and not genetically modified. Careful planning and maintenance take the place of chemical pesticides and herbicides. Nature has a solution, and there are plants that can be grown together so that they repel each other's natural enemy. With a little extra effort and a manageable-sized garden, there should be no need for chemicals.
There has never been a better time to really consider the adage "you are what you eat." Science is still juggling the benefits of fast-growing, genetically-modified, chemically-treated, inexpensive foods against the possible long-term damage of consuming laboratory produce. Too many people choose ignorance and apathy over effort, eating whatever is on sale and trying not to ask too many questions. Living that recklessly can cost far more in the long run than the few minutes a day that making more conscious choices would take. With a little time and research, a beautiful, sustainable and chemical-free organic garden can not only fill your fridge for less, it can feed your soul.
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is the first thing on most people's healthy-choice wish list. With the new information available about genetically modified foods and the dangers of possible pesticide exposure, the fastest-growing word in the grocery store is "organic," but buying organic produce can be nearly double the price of the non-organic variety. There are minimum qualifications necessary for a grower to be considered "organic," but like any other industry there are gray areas that make even the organic growers suspect. The very best way to get high quality, truly organic produce at an affordable price is to grow it personally.
Finding an area to plant is the first question that needs to be addressed. Starting with something small and manageable and choosing to grow from there is usually the best course of action. Even with pots or flower boxes on a patio a small organic garden is possible. Simple wooden frames made of six-inch-wide boards can be embedded into the ground and filled with fertilizer or compost, preventing loss from runoff, separating various areas of the garden from one another and raising the planting beds to give the seedlings the best possible chance.
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Title: Pesticide Free DIY Organic Produce
Author: Alisia Woodlin
Email: gtharv@gmail.com
Keywords: Gardening,pest control,home improvent
Word Count: 484
Category: Hobbies
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