MY GREEN ORGANIC GARDEN
A New Sense Of Purpose
I fell into organic gardening by virtue of spirit! With retirement came time and with time came a little boredom, and this led to me deciding that I needed a new sense of purpose. I needed something new to occupy my hours and with this in mind, I decided to tidy up my small garden, which I had neglected for many years.
My Green Organic Garden
After a thorough, clean-out, I went on to create a small lawn and after a great deal of grass seed later, the lawn was complete. I then found myself trying to decide what bordering plants and small trees to plant and after this came the flowers. Then I introduced both aromatic herbs, some fruit trees and a vegetable patch and before I knew it, I was spending most of my days working in my garden. This was when I realised without really planning it; I had found the thing that was going to occupy my time. I became a full-time organic gardener spending most days in my green organic garden.
Beneficial To Both Body & Mind
Organic gardening has an extremely beneficial effect on the body and the mind and I have found it a stimulating pastime. I have often found myself just sitting in my garden surrounded by my labour of love, and then contemplating the next step in my green adventure. I also discovered that taking care of a garden is not only about getting your hands dirty, constantly watering or pulling weeds, but that there is a whole series of best practices to follow and a great deal of knowledge is needed to cultivate a successful organic garden.
Trial & Error
I started gardening with no prior experience or knowledge of horticulture! I gained a great deal of my knowledge and experience mainly through trial and error, and I often took advice from other gardeners that I came across on my green journey. One thing that always bothered me was that I could never find any good websites that addressed my many questions directly, so years later, I decided that the best way to share my knowledge was to create one.
A Ready Supply of Fresh Produce
I want to offer simple advice that will hopefully, address directly any questions some of you might have about organic gardening. My garden today gives me a ready supply of fresh organic fruit, vegetables and herbs and it also gives me a peaceful environment to spend my days and evenings in. My garden has enabled me to discover the value of nature, and its immense power, but above all else, I have also realised that my garden is a sanctuary and a space to be cherished.
Tips, Advice & Suggestions
This website is designed with simplicity in mind and is full of tips, advice and suggestions for successfully growing organic fruit, vegetables and aromatic herbs in any back garden, large or small. This website will also provide comprehensive information about preparing, tending to, and looking after the garden by adhering to some easy-to-follow basic rules and principles.
Maximising Available Space
All of the basic steps are covered including planning the garden layout carefully to maximise the available space and sunlight. Advice is also given with regards to choosing organic, non-GMO seeds and plants to ensure a chemical-free garden and using natural compost and fertilizers to enrich the soil and retain moisture. Consideration is also given to crop rotation and soil depletion whilst minimising pests and diseases by including beneficial companion planting to repel pests whilst maximising growth naturally. It is hoped that all of the friendly tips, advice and suggestions lead to several successful and fruitful gardens that not only look good, but also produce fresh organic vegetables, fruits and aromatic herbs.
Please note: The information on this website is based on the cultivation of a small organic garden in the south of the UK.
