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If you love gardening, you may want to consider getting into organic market gardening on a commercial basis. This can be a way to earn a little money from your hobby, or it can become a full scale business. How far you want to go depends entirely on you. Leave your options as open as you can: your goals are very likely to change and widen as your small gardening business develops. In the beginning you will be influenced by how much land you have, or how much start up capital you can invest to buy or rent land. However, this does not have to restrict you in the longer term. You could go into business with others, perhaps finding a partner who has land but does not have your organic gardening knowledge and skills. Most market gardeners produce food crops but you may want to include some flowering plants for either outdoor or indoor cultivation. You can also sell organic seeds from your plants. Always be open to more ways like these of increasing your output and your business without extra investment of time or money. There are a few factors that you .. more »

Ever thought about gardening organically, but thought it was too hard? Growing vegetables organically is a healthy and satisfying way to garden, as can be cheaper than conventional gardening with chemicals and sprays. The first step to building a successful organic vege garden is choosing the right location. Vegetables like shelter from the wind and full sun, and good drainage. It is also important to keep your garden close to a water supply, or within a hose-length. Planning out your garden on paper before you begin is also a good idea so you know what you want to plant, and where. Preparing your soil:The key to a successful organic garden is good soil. Ideally, it's best to start with clean soil but if your soil is difficult or contaminated, then you can use raised vegetable beds to make sure your plants have the best start possible. Most garden centers now sell a range of organic seeds, or you can buy seeds on line. There are also a number of heritage plants which are often disease resistant that you may want to consider. To prepare the soil before planting, it is best to feed it with .. more »