Finding organic gardening supplies
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How to find organic garden supplies and which supplies are most important
Healthy plants are more resistant to disease and pests. Organic gardening helps the soil which in turn helps plant health. Also, by preserving beneficial life pest problems are reduced.
Sometimes organic gardening supplies are difficult to find. This lens is to help all of us find sources for these supplies. Feel free to add your own sources to the list.
Although these items are generally safer than what is often used it is important to always read the label and use safe practices when applying.
Organic gardening resources
Introducing Square Foot Gardening with Mel Bartholomew
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COMPOSTER KEEPER STAINLESS STEEL
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Earthmaker Aerobic Composter, 120 Gallon
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The Organic Lawn Care Manual by Paul Tukey
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Basic organic gardening supplies
The following are the basic supplies for organic gardening that I use:Books and magazines for information, knowledge and reference - Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening and All New Square Foot Gardening are my top two books. If you have a specific area you enjoy such as herbs, fruit trees, etc it would be beneficial to have books on that subject.
Compost pile - you can build your own or buy a composter. Corn Gluten Meal
A good book on composting would also be
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Corn gluten meal - studies have shown corn gluten meal to work as well as chemical pre-emergents while also providing nitrogen.
Diatomaceous earth - fossils of sea life. Sharp to insects, slugs and snails but not harmful to pets or people. Avoid breathing dust while using. Only works when dry. I have seen diatomaceous earth take out an in ground yellow jacket nest when no chemicals would.
Fish emulsion/ liquid kelp - Can be purchased mixed or separately. I like to combine them to fertilize my entire yard and my houseplants. The fishy odor soon dissipates. One tablespoon per gallon every two weeks or so. For outdoors I use a hose end sprayer and let it do the diluting for me.
Horticultural oil - An oil spray should be used on all fruits in the spring before they leaf out to suffocate any creatures overwintering on the bark. Horticultural oil differs from dormant oil so you can use it anytime the temperatures are below 90F. Oil sprays can help control aphids, spider mites, and other pests. If possible avoid spraying when bees are active or you will kill them also.
Insecticial soap - For killing pests of many kinds. It will also kill beneficials so only use when bees are not active and make sure to correctly identify your pest so you aren't mistakenly killing a beneficial. For lawn insects you can dilute the concentrate in a 5 gallon bucket and pour it on the lawn in that area.
Slug control - Iron phosphate slug killers will not harm beneficial insects, birds, or other wildlife or pets. Slug Out is one brand I have used. For more ideas on slug control check my blog on Garden Inspire
Sources for Organic Gardening Supplies
Check with your local nurseries, garden centers, hardware, and home improvement stores. Below are some other places to find organic gardening supplies and information.
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Gardener's Supply Company
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Garden Supply - Planet Natural
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Organic Gardening - Home Page
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http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000029344163 GardensAlive.com
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HarvestSafe.com: The Ultimate Online Organic Gardening Center
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Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery
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Natural Gardening Company, Certified Organic Seeds and Certified Organic Plants. Tomatoes are our specialty.
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Welcome to the Seeds of Change® Websites - Organic Seeds and Organic Food
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Seed Savers
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http://www.organicgardeningmagazine.co.uk/
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Victory Heirloom Seeds - Heirloom seed, Open-pollinated Seeds, Non-hybrid Seed, No GMOs
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www.squarefootgardening.com
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Clean Air Gardening
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Organic Gardening Tools
- Stirrup Hoe
- Ace Scuffle-Stirrup Hoe
Scrap soil surface to kill small or medium size weeds - Fiskars 8-Inch Multi Purpose Scissors
- Harvest lettuce, spinach, and herbs, cut flowers, snip herbs for cooking
- Corona Clipper 12-Inch Trowel With Comfort Grip CT 3010I
- Corona Trowel
Planting small plants and bulbs - Fiskars 9654 Transplanting Spade
- Planting medium size to large plants including shrubs and trees. I do not have this exact spade. My spade has been in my family for years - at least two generations.
- Hound Dog Products HDP1-6 Weed Hound
- Pull weeds including dandelion and clover. My children even used this!
- Soilsaver Classic Composter
- I have been using this composter for several years. Some day I would like to have a rotating composter also.
- Remington RM1015P 10-Inch 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw
- Easy to use pole saw. The saw detached from the pole which gives it more flexibility. I no longer have mine - it was stolen from my back porch.
- Black & Decker NST2018 Grass Hog 12-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Electric String Trimmer with 2 Batteries
- I have been very happy with this cordless trimmer - no stopping to bump feed, no cord to mess with, and no gasoline.
- Black & Decker CMM1200 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Mulching Lawn Mower
- I bought this mower when renting a house on a 1/2 acre - almost all of it lawn. That was over 6 years ago.
- RL FloMaster 1 Gallon Sprayer
- I use this for spraying horticultural oil on my fruit trees and roses. I have also used it for home made weedkiller.
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