Question by : I have little flies around my indoor organic garden soil that is expensive, in a big pot, how can I kill them?
What if, since I live in Phoenix I could put it outside in the sun lets say when its a 112 degrees outside will that kill them or will they come back when the soil gets wet again when I start to grow indoor veggies.
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Answer by J Hupp
They are probably gnats attracted to a fungus in the potting mix. Get rid of the fungus, get rid of the gnats.
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Question by he_lives065: How do I repel snails in an organic garden?
I need a cheap and easy way to get rid of them. Preferably something I could find at home or in a supermarket.
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Answer by charito f
I did this to my garden and it worked. I hope it works with you too. Just sprinkle salt on the borders.
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Question by mamaofthesweetest4: Organic garden?
I posted an earlier thread about purchasing a juicer, and growing my own garden in the spring. Many people who responded, said that it would be best to grow organic fruits and veggies. I would love to do this, but I dont think I know how. I assumed that if I planted seeds in my yard, and took care of them properly, than they would grow into organic produce. I assume this because I wont use chemicals or pesticides. Am I right, or is there something special needed to grow organic foods?
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Answer by reno girl
As far as I know organic means you have used no synthetic chemicals in the growing. You can still use fertilisers and pest control but only using organic products (e.g product derived from nature)
Don;t take me for gospel on that though.
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Question by deerocs: How to create a organic garden?
I recently had an old wooden house i purchased torn down. the city refilled the large hole which is approximately 3 feet deep with useless light brown dirt and large granite white rocks. I would like to create a fruit and vegetable organic garden. My plan is to remove twelve inches of the top layer and replace it with some new soil hummus, manure and top soil. do you think this is a good plan?
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Answer by Gutierrez J
First of all, way to go in trying organic!!. Ok now I would try to get rid of the granite rocks because they dont really serve a purpose. As for removing the the top twelve inches then bringing in newer topsoil, I wouldn’t do it. You’ll waste money. The soil that the city put in probably is light brown because yes it is sorta dead. But you got it right with the humus. Also well rotted and composted manure will help also. A cubic yards worth of organic material would do wonders to about 50 square feet of area. Look for these materials at the garden center or if you can look for yards that sell bulk material.
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My Organic Garden – Organic Indoor Gardening
Contrary to what most people think organic indoor gardening is very much possible even if they are living in a city apartment. So as long as you have several windows, you can grow almost all vegetables in containers. Vegetables, herbs and flowers can be grown organically indoors by using pots, hanging baskets and numerous other containers. Just make sure to match the vegetable or any other plant you wish to grow with the proper sized container. Needless to say, the larger the plant will be at maturity the larger the container you will need.
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Once you have figured out the type of vegetables you want to grow, make sure to buy only the strong healthy plants and seeds which is available at any good garden center for obvious reasons.
The next thing to do is to purchase organic potting soil; you can also buy pre packaged compost at the same time to increase the nutrient value of the potting soil.
In order to provide the plants the chance to adapt to their new environment, it is best to give them a day or two in front of a sunny window before transplanting them to the containers. When you are ready to transplant you can check the seeds package for planting instructions.
However, for those who cannot find room at all for container gardening, sprouts can be the best solution. You can buy organic alfalfa, mung beans, or any other sprouting seeds at your local health food store. Make a research about how you can plant these seeds in a jar. The sprouts will be ready in three to five days depending on the type of seed you are using. If they have reached the right size you can set the jar in a window and let them to green up.
Organic indoor gardening can be fun, plus it provides you with the opportunity to have the freshest vegetables and herbs that is healthier than what you can purchase at any regular supermarket.
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Question by camronphil: organic garden?
what are organic gardening basics, i dont want to use manure, chemicals or pesticides. I was planning on using peat moss in the soil, what else should I know in regards to keeping the plants healthy and keeping pests away from the plants, please dont link, i just want simple real suggestions.
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Answer by klt
Tobacco. Put some tobacco in water and let it sit for a few days or week or 2. Use the water in a spray bottle for pest repellent for the plant leaves. What’s wrong with manure? You can buy pH soil testers as well. Different plants need different soil pH. Acidic or alkaline.
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Question by slopoke6968: organic food?
if organic food is grown without any pesticides how do they keep the insects away?
why is it more expensive if they are saving money on chemicals and such?
do we need to wash it more and watch out for buggies??
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Answer by inbrokenglass
Organic farmers use a lot of different ways to keep pests away. There is companion planting which means you plant crops with other plants that are known to have qualities that keep the pests away, like nasturtiums and onions. Farmers may encourage or introduce beneficial organisms like certain kinds of spiders or insects that aren’t harmful to the crops but will devour any pests that they come across. Many farmers use crop rotation, crop selection and animal manures. Some use traps and crop cover while some will even let animals like chickens roam in their gardens to keep pests down. On a smaller scale there is always the tried and true “walk through and pick the bugs off” method. Many simply allow for a certain amount of pest damage regardless of the methods they use. Keep in mind that most organic growers will use a combination of many of these methods on their crops.
These methods are more time consuming and often more expensive than just spraying crops down so it tends to add some to the price. Also there are far fewer organic farmers than there are chemical using farms so there is often a longer transit time to account for which adds to the price.
The upside is that organic produce DOESN’T need as much prep as non-organic since you’re not trying to scrub off the pesticide and chemical fertilizer residue, a task which often requires peeling resulting in taking off all the nutrients held in and just under the peel. Organic veggies and fruits are pretty much wash and go. I use almost exclusively organic produce (and have for years) if it’s something I’m not growing in my own garden and I’ve not noticed any buggies in them! Organic produce also isn’t subjected to irradiation or genetic modifying, some folks appreciate that aspect too.
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Question by rz: How do I start the perfect organic garden?
I want a decent size organic garden. I would like a lot of tomatoes, green beans, herbs, zuccine, eggplant, squash, lettuces, peppers, and corn. When do I start? Can I start them from seeds now? What can I plant to keep pests away? Any advise would be great.
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Answer by hopflower
First, get off of the position of having it perfect or you will be lead to disappointment. Often. gardens are evolving projects; from which you learn a lot about plants, yourself, and life. You find out what works for you and what you enjoy.
Now, depending upon the size of your garden; you can plant some early spring crops such as lettuces, radishes and peas. The time to tart your organic garden is in the autumn. Rototill or dig with your spade and bring the earth up and over to aerate it. If you have weeds, pull as many as you can out, then cover with about newspaper or cardboard about 8 sheets thick. After that, you can cover all this with about 3-6 inches of compost to feed the soil. The winter rains will mix it in and in spring, you have nourished, refreshed earth.
A great book on organic gardening, and there are many; is Straight Up Organic Gardens by Shepherd Ogden of The Cook’s Garden Fame. See if you can find a copy; it is very helpful. Or, go down to your local library and see if you can find an organic gardening book you are comfortable with.
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