Organic Gardening 101

FEGARDE Organic Gardening 101 (NAPSA)—How “green” is your garden? You may be able to make it even greener with organic gar- dening methods. Organic gardening is being embraced by a new generation of gardeners who are concerned about the environment and their personal health. The gardener who commits to organic gardening does not simply boycott artificial chemical fertiliz- ers and pesticides. He or she uses techniques that build healthy soil. Buying plants in biodegradable pots is one easy way that organic gardeners can friendly choices. make earth- Healthy soil, not chemicals, becomes the engine of plant growth. Good harvests, along with plants that resist disease and pests, are the byproducts of building healthy soil. A gardener can adopt simple organic gardening techniques such as using Scotts Organic Choice Lawn Food or purchasing a vegetable from the Earth Friendly Naturals line made of biodegrad- able pots. These products and other organic and natural fertiliz- ers are available at The Home Depot.