Simply put, organic gardeners don’t use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. But gardening organically is much more than what you don’t do. Organic gardeners think about their gardens as part of the complete system of Nature.

Healthy soil, alive with micro-organisms, produces healthy plants. Composting organic material from our lawns, gardens & kitchens helps to build the soil while keeping these items out of landfills. Plant choices and placement reduce the need for supplemental irrigation. Natural fertilizers and pesticides don’t threaten the storm water system. Correct watering habits not only conserve a precious resource, but produce stronger root systems. Beneficial insects and other wildlife keep pests in check. Bio-diversity not only makes the garden healthier, it makes it more beautiful.

Organic gardeners strive to work in harmony with Nature to continually replenish any resource their garden consumes.

It's Time to go Organic. Right Now. Today! Click below to download more reasons why & a simple way to invite your friends and neighbors to join you.

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Composting is like cooking, with many variations and recipes. Here is the basic approach:

All composting “ingredients” generally fall under one of two categories – “browns” or “greens”.
Browns are dry materials such as wood chips, dried leaves, dried grass and other plants.
Greens are fresh moist materials such as grass cuttings and food scraps (avoid meats, fats and grease).

1. Collect as much browns and greens as you can to start your compost pile. An optimal size is about 3-4' square. Larger piles tend to hold moisture better and decompose faster.
2. Place equal amounts of browns and greens in a heap or bin. Always cover food scraps with other composting materials.
3. Soak with water to create uniform dampness (damp as a wrung-out sponge). Cover pile with tarp or other material to keep moisture in and prevent over soaking from rain.

For quicker composting (1-3 months)
Chop materials into smaller pieces
Alternate 3" to 6" layers of greens and browns
Mix the pile by turning and stirring every 10 days

For slower composting (3-6 months plus)
Just keep adding materials to the pile or bin – it’s that simple!

Troubleshooting
Odors? Turn and add brown materials
Dry pile? Add water, greens and mix