Organic growing involves:
Treating the soil and growing environment as a resource to be husbanded for future generations rather than mined for short term gain.
Providing plants with a balanced food supply by feeding the
soil
organisms with composts, manures and other organic materials.
Choosing renewable resources, thereby creating a sustainable future.
Reducing pollution of the environment, by recycling garden, household and other wastes, rather than dumping or burning.
Combating pests and diseases without using pesticides that may prove harmful to human health and that of domestic and wild animals.
Encouraging and protecting wildlife, by creating suitable habitats and by minimising use of harmful pesticides.
Creating a safe and pleasant environment in which to work and play.
Using good horticultural practices. For example
crop rotation
Taking new scientific discoveries and ideas into account.
The whole garden - flowers, trees, shrubs and lawns, as well as fruit and vegetables.
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