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organic kitchen waste and lawn clippings. One of the best additions to ant garden is well composted animal manure and if you know a farmer or a horse rancher, it’s very likely that they will give you all you need to build a nutrient rich organic vegetable garden.
Squash Those Pests
Pest control can be one of the most challenging aspects of organic vegetable but you want to use practices that are safe for the plants, as well as humans and animals. Healthy plants are less likely to develop insect infestations so always plant disease and insect resistant varieties. Mulch plants to help keep the garden free of weeds that might harbor insects and use marigolds as companion plants as they repel insects. If you should find an occasional insect, it is best to simply pick it off and dispose of it.
Vegetable gardens require a lot of water to produce fruit. Water early in the day so plants are not wet at night. This can cause mold and fungus. Conserve water by watering where it is needed, at the base of the plants and stay out of the garden when plants are wet to help prevent spreading disease.
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