Understanding The Benefits Of Organic Gardening
These days, organic gardening is more popular than ever, with everyone from homeowners to farmers turning toward natural methods that don’t rely on pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. It is no wonder, either, when you consider the many benefits associated with this type of gardening. The following section takes a closer look at what these benefits are so that you can get a better idea of why you may want to consider incorporating organic growing techniques into your own garden.
Healthier Food
If you have ever read the label on a bottle of weed killer or bug spray, you know just how toxic they can be. These bottles are labeled with all different kinds of warnings on how they need to be stored and handled in order to prevent accidental injury or death. There is even contact information for the poison control hotline written directly on the bottle in case they are accidentally ingested.
When you think about it, why would you want to spray any of these items on the food that you and your family are eventually going to eat? If the products are toxic in the bottle, they are also toxic once they are out of the bottle. Even trace amounts of these chemicals can taint your fruits and vegetables and make them unhealthy to eat.
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When you use organic techniques, on the other hand, you don’t have to worry about eating potentially toxic substances. Instead, pest control, weed control, and fertilization are all done using specialized planting techniques or natural products. This can result in healthier food.
A Cleaner Planet
One of the unfortunate side effects of using pesticides and herbicides is that they run off into the surrounding environment when it rains. As a result, they can often wind up in the groundwater, contaminating the local water supply. Additionally, because pest-control chemicals tend to kill all insects, that means that they also destroy beneficial insects that help to pollinate the plants.
These chemicals can also affect other animals in the surrounding environment, causing illness and death. Organic gardening products, on the other hand, tend to be much safer and have far less of an impact on the local environment.
More Affordable Food
Buying organic food at the supermarket can get extremely expensive. When you grow your own in your garden, however, you can enjoy a rich harvest that continues to feed your family for many months. If you take the time to can the fruits and vegetables from your garden, you can even enjoy them year-round in the form of sauces, jellies, jams and pickles. Best of all, when you grow your food yourself, you know exactly where it comes from, eliminating the need to worry about potentially toxic substances contaminating yourself and your loved ones.
Conclusion
Once you understand the benefits of organic gardening, it is easy to see why it is a smart choice. Although it can take a little while to learn how to do it correctly, the time and effort you put into mastering this type of gardening will be more than worthwhile in the long run. A well-maintained organic garden can provide you with healthy fruits and vegetables that don’t negatively impact the surrounding environment.
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