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Summer is now half over, and though the larger part of our Midwestern planting season is now past there is still much that can and must be done in your organic vegetable garden. Pests and weeds are probably running rampant and watering is a constant necessity. There are even preparations that should be made for canning, freezing, drying and preserving your crops.As much as we all might wish it were the case, your garden isn't something you can just forget about after you plant the seeds. You must watch it constantly and if you are not sure what you need to watch, give The Organic Food Garden Beginners Manual a look.I, as a Horticulture Major have found this e-book very useful. For the first time in the twenty odd years I have lived on my family farm, we have a garden and the Organic Food Garden Beginners Guide was one of several resources I used in establishing that garden. The instructions contained in the e-book are clear, concise and to the point and very comprehensive. Strategies for soil building are included, along with proper watering techniques, sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings and countless other vital basics that any beginner should know. .. more »

Organically grown fruits and vegetables have been proven to be superior to those that are grown with the help of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Hence, more and more people are eating organic food because of their superior health benefits. Organic gardening is also a practice that is resorted to by most gardeners. An organic garden is easy to grow and maintain but you need to follow some guidelines since there are certain factors that affect organic planting in terms of soil, plant protection and the plants themselves. There are of course some variations in the requirements of each garden but these are usually minor and of no consequence.The first thing that you have to consider in your organic garden is the soil. It is the primary source of nutrients for the plants and acts as the support for them. Organic gardening requires that the soil is free from any chemical. If artificial fertilizers and chemical pest control has been applied previously, it may be years before all traces of them are removed. To be sure, have your soil tested in a laboratory. If you can, you should use virgin soil since it is the kind that is most ideal for .. more »