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Organic gardening is just as easy as traditional gardening with chemicals
once you know what to do. The main difference is that instead of trying
to beat nature at her own game, we are getting nature to help us at our
game! Also, when gardening organically, it is perhaps more important to
ensure that the soil is prepared as well as possible prior to planting.
The idea is to give plants the right conditions to thrive and be healthy
enough to prevent or diminish the effects of attacks by pests and diseases
in the first place. Then, in the event that your plants do require some
assistance to fight off pests or diseases, we can use natural control methods
that will not damage the ecosystem or our own health. Soil Preparation Asking
a gardening neighbour is another option. Compost is a very important part
of organic gardening. This pamphlet gives a broad overview of organic gardening,
covering the very basic principles involved. With the exception of a few programs started by some visionary people, gardening was something we learned at home. What if gardening wasn't passed to you from an adult relative or family friend? What about those "natural born gardeners" who never get the chance to plant a seed because they never had the chance to dig in the soil or plant a seed? With this issue of your Community Greening Review, we focus on gardening with schools, a perfect vehicle for introducing gardening as a lifelong hobby and source of inspiration, and so much more. Kerrigan, the Extension Agent for Horticulture and Natural Resources, worked with the master gardeners to gather curriculum mate-rials and design a year's worth of lesson plans. GreenThumb's annual conference for gardeners also offers more for teachers and students and is even attracting some teen-agers. Training for participat-ing teachers, both gardeners and nongardeners, on how to use the garden to support the curriculum and MF2134 Raised Bed GardeningRaised bed gardening has gained popularity over the past few years. Raised bed garden-ing is fun and enjoy-able for the gardening enthusiast. Raised bed gardens offer several advantages over conventional gardening plots. Some gardeners suggest not using a support but, instead, mounding the soil. Most gardeners use some sort of framing materials such as railroad ties, landscape timbers, planking, rock, manufactured blocks or bricks. However, some gardeners still prefer to line the sides of beds with polyethylene plastic so that roots do not come Do not overlook fall gardening. Many raised bed gardeners use drip irrigation. As with any gardening product, the fun and rewards come from your own experimentation and finding the techniques that work best for you.These gardening safety tips have been prepared for to you by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) to help you have a healthy and active gardening season. CPA recommends gardeners take the S.M.A.R.T. approach (Stretch, Move, Add it up, Reduce Strain, Talk to a physiotherapist) to ensure you get the most out of your gardening season: STRETCH - BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER GARDENING Stretching - as a warm-up, as a break during repetitive movement, and as a cool-down - helps you to move LOWER BACK AND LEGS Movements should be slow and controlled, you should feel a gentle stretch of the muscle - stretching should never Once you feel a stretch, hold the position for 10 - 15 seconds. Do not bounce or jerk; and repeat each stretch two MOVE - TODAY FOR TOMORROW Get moving. Gardening is an excellent way to get your whole body in motion. - Section off your garden to find your "easy zone" - that permits your body to work in a comfortable posture - and try to do your work within this The garden, titled Urban Land Use and Food Security, was designed to demonstrate that city dwellers can use small bits of land to raise organic vegetables, in ways that preserve the environment and maximize food production. The garden was made possible through the sponsorship and assistance from the Northwest Horticultural Society and support from numerous businesses in the community. . Making a Difference in the Lives of Youth Seattle Youth Garden Works empowers youth, ages 14-22 who are experiencing homelessness and poverty, by providing job training in an innovative, entrepreneurial market gardening program that builds on a youth's strengths. Youth grow organic produce from seed to fruit and sell the produce through local farmers markets, and a Community Supported Agriculture program. The Garden is a unique place to learn. Working with the earth is quiet and meditative, an important experience for urban dwelling and homeless youth who are often separated what is it? It's getting down and dirty to produce your own fruit and veg (organic of course, which means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides - you don't want to poison your garden, wildlife or your family). What you get is fruit & veg in season all year round (more in the summer of course), fresh, organic, and straight from the garden - once you've done it you'll realise the difference in taste. Food grown using chemical fertilizers really doesn't taste the same, because chemical fertilizers are water soluble, and so are taken up by the plants as they drink, whether they need them or not; they grow faster than they would naturally, and become large and watery. Finished compost, or well-rotted manure (well-rotted is a phrase you hear a lot, but it's important) is not water soluble, and plants can take as much of it as they need. As for pesticides, let's take slugs as an example: slug pellets or other pesticides will certainly kill them, but not all of them, as there are so GGSSSingleflyerSeedy Saturday and GREEN GARDENING Saturday, March 26, 2005 10 a.m to 4 p.m. RBG Centre 680 Plains Road West Two great events join forces to bring you the best of great gardening. - Workshops and talks on seed collecting and preserving, old and new varieties, rain gardens, green roofs, organic lawn care, low-maintenance gardening on large and small scales and more (see the full schedule on-line). - Garden experts booth -- bring your gardening questions.Grow your own fruits and vegetables COMING IN THE SPRING City of Loma Linda Patio Gardening Bring your plant seedlings and start your Spring gardening in raised bed containers in our friendly outdoor patio Each 4' x 4' container is sturdy and durable so as to provide support while gardening Bring a friend or spouse to join in the gardening fun GMGA MISSION STATEMENT: To stimulate the love for and increase the knowledge of gardening, and to voluntarily and enthusiastically share this Knowledge with others. As Master Gardeners, we are committed to sharing our optimism and enthusiasm with the public. We must teach Xeriscaping and other coping techniques that are environmentally sound and allow everyone to experience more of the joys and hopefully, fewer of the frustrations of gardening. So Master Gardeners, go out and teach, have fun, remember to take time to experience your own gardens, and PLEASE record all your hours so our program can continue to grow and create more optimism in the world! The group plans to present information for beginning vegetable gardeners at each demonstration this year and have a MG on hand to answer specific questions. It's tempting to try to impart all of our gardening passion and knowledge in the little bit of time we have with them. But we have noted the suggestion of having some Volunteers - Gardening Angels Mission San Juan Capistrano Gardening Angels Application and Information Form Name: ____________________________________________________________ Gardening Day is every Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 am, meet in the Children's Garden. Annual dues are $10.00, please make checks payable to MSJC Gardening Angels. _____ Yes! I want to become a member of the Gardening Angels. _____ No, I cannot join at present, but want to volunteer for special gardening projects. The kairomone attractant in the lures helps draw ladybugs, lacewings and other beneficial insects into your garden. These easy to use, disposable, non-toxic traps are safe around children and pets. TR 2 - NYLON GARDEN TRELLIS - The perfect way to save space in your garden! Let the crops grow up, off the ground away from harmful insects and disease. RST RAPITEST SOIL THERMOMETER One of the biggest problems facing gardeners is knowing whether the soil temperature is warm enough for seeds to properly germinate. NSSH - $15.95 THE ORGANIC GARDENERS HANDBOOK of NATURAL INSECT and DISEASE CONTROL - 534 pages - Trade paper cover - A complete problem solving guide to keeping your garden and yard healthy without chemicals. EOG - $19.95 RODALE'S GARDEN PROBLEM SOLVER Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs by Jeff Ball - 550 pages - Trade paper cover - Answers for all your gardening questions! A very economical way to expand your gardening library! A 2 - Wide-Row Planting Increase Get ready for spring by spending the day focusing on the essential garden. You'll enjoy a day's worth of workshops, from creating a gardening journal, to attracting winged visitors to your garden, to learning how to make your garden a place of peace and serenity and more. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a gardening novice, you'll find new ideas and inspiration here! The garden represents something to each and every person, regardless if they enjoy the physical task of gardening or not. Join Heidi to celebrate the many gifts gardening provides for body, mind and spirit. 10:00-11:45 a.m. Concurrent Workshop 1 (please select one) 1 1 The Essential Gardening Journal, Jane Schneider. Start off the morning creating something no gardener should live without - a garden journal with sections for seeds, plants, and other important gardening plans and ideas. You'll make your journal uniquely yours, and you'll be ready to jot down notes in this newly created journal during INFO11bLondon Metropolitan Archives holds a variety of records relating to gardening and horticulture in the Greater London area. Among the earliest records are seventeenth-century probate inventories of gardeners in Westminster and Middle in the records of the Archdeaconry Court of Middle. Amateur gardeners are represented by the records of the Enfield and District Carnation Society 1946-1977, the Ealing Horticultural Society 1894-1915 and by parish records relating to the management of allotments in Ealing 1835-1870. In 1871 the Board purchased the manorial rights over Hampstead Heath from the Maryon-Wilson family to prevent inclosure of the heath and secure a `lung The London County Council, created in 1889, continued such work through its own Parks Committee and Parks Department and during its life acquired other responsibilities, widening its interest in gardening and horticulture. Gardening was regarded as suitable training for boys in LCC truant schools. Finding aidsWhether you mow your lawn weekly, tend to your flower beds, or plant a vegetable garden; you are probably aware that gardening is good for you. Communing with nature helps to relieve stress, uplift the spirits, improve our surroundings, and get some exercise in the process. Just how much exercise may surprise you. Weeding, or planting seedlings and shrubs takes as much energy as walking four miles an hour, and burns about 320 calories/ hour. According to a new study done by researchers at Stanford, the University of Minnesota, and the University of South Carolina, physical activity can be equated to METs, or metabolic equivalents. Jeff Restuccio, aerobic gardening expert, and author of a new book "Fitness the Dynamic Gardening Way" offers some suggestions on how to make gardening a safe and beneficial way to get fit at any age. And while you are gardening, don't forget your health and safety: use sun block wear long, baggy pants, if possible wear gloves wear sunglasses 4025e Green Gardening: Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to ChemicalsThere are a number of ways to prevent pest problems before they occur. Preventative strategies include proper plant health care practices that make plants more resistant to pests. In addition, cultural, mechanical and biological methods can be used to manage pests and keep them at levels that will not impact the health of the plant(s). Cultural Control Methods Methods used to modify the growing conditions to boost plant vigour or impact a pest's life cycle are known as cultural controls. Here are a few strategies for pest control and healthy gardens. Landscape Planning-Appropriate Plants for Environmental Conditions Choosing plants that are most appropriate for your garden environment can be the most important factor in growing healthy plants and avoiding pest problems. When planning your garden and selecting plants consider soil type, drainage and pH, light and moisture conditions. How to get your lawn & garden off drugs: Pesticide-free gardening for a healthier environment.This is a wonder-ful book for gardeners with one small plot or farmers with larger areas, whether they are beginners or seasoned growers. It was not an easy journey, but Joan describes her challenges and anguish with ironic humor, and talks about her failures as easily as she discusses her gardening triumphs. Send us your e-mail address so we can send you the newsletter and gardening class schedule elec-tronically. Learn the principles of the Ecology Action method of Biointensive gardening, including the double-digging of raised beds, composting and soil-building, intensive planting, com-panion planting, carbon farming (the use of compost crops), calorie farming, and the use of open-pollinated seeds. By following nature and following our instincts, organic gardening is easy! Her main interests are native plants and wildlife-friendly gardening. Teri has been gardening for 17 years and has co-managed Camp Joy Gardens, a small, diversified organic farm in the Santa Cruz | |
