If you are a newcomer to organic gardening you probably think that being organic means lots of hard physical work and simply swapping your conventional sprays for organic ones. You could not be further from the truth. Jojo Norris introduces you to a few of the basic organic methods used to control pests and diseases in the your garden. Organic gardening does not mean a lot of extra physical work. So, lets begin with your soil.
Healthy growth depends on a healthy soil.
Too much fertiliser and your plants will be soft and sappy. The result will be a lovely lunch for the pests and the need for you to spray. Feed your soil with a wholefood diet of garden compost and leafmould rather than using the fast-food artificial fertilisers that are designed to feed only the plant. Feeding the soil rather than the plant will mean stronger growth and better resistance to pests and diseases. Research has already proved this to be true.