The best way to get fresh organically grown fruit and vegetables is to grow your own. Organic gardening is surprisingly easy and Australia’s climate is perfect for growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables all year round.
A good quality soil with plenty of organic matter will result in strong, healthy plants. This will reduce the need for pest control as will crop rotation, companion planting, and attracting birds. Pests can also be controlled by removing them by hand.
There are many elements to having a great organic garden but if you follow the basics then you can easily grow delicious fruit and vegetables and attractive flowers and plants.
The basics of a successful organic garden are:
* Good quality soil.
* Crop rotation.
* Companion planting.
* Organic pest control.
If you have good, healthy soil, and you practice companion planting, then you may be able to manage your garden without the need for crop rotation. Many aromatic herbs, vegetables (garlic, onions, turnips, and radishes), and certain flowers can act as a deterrent to pests as well as attracting bees which are required for pollinating. The most effective flowers to plant include marigolds, nasturtium, calendula, white geranium, zinnias, and pansies.
Most common herbs are believed to repel pests. Plant these around your vegetables to create a protective barrier. The best herbs to plant are parsley, lavender, rosemary, chives, mint, sage, thyme, basil, catnip, and dill. Growing these will also add another dimension to your cooking as they can add great flavour to your meals.
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