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Why Garden Organically
from:As recently as 25 years ago the idea of organic gardening was considered quite a radical concept. How in the world were gardeners expected to control the weeds, the bugs, and the animals that could threaten a thriving garden without the use of man-made chemicals?
When you think about it, organic gardening is a really simply theory. For years, people have been growing things without the use of chemicals. The early settlers of our country didn't have Miracle-Gro or Sevin Dust and they made out just fine. It only makes sense that we should be able to apply the same techniques and get the same results as they did today.
But the interest in organic gardening goes beyond just the benefits for us and our families. There has been a rise in the interest of ecology and concern about the environment that has given new life to the renewed interest in this form of gardening. By using natural minerals and materials, by taking advantage of natural predators, and by recycling garden waste, the home gardener can maintain an organic garden quite successfully.
There are many advantages to gardening organically. Probably first and foremost is that food produced using organic agriculture is more nourishing and more healthful. In early August 2001, the British organization, The Soil Association, reported that a comprehensive review of existing research revealed significant differences between organically and non-organically grown food. These differences relate to food safety, primary nutrients, secondary nutrients and the health outcomes of the people who eat organically
Vitamin C and dry matter contents are higher, on average, in organically grown crops then they are in non-organic crops. Mineral contents are also higher, on average, in organically grown crops. Food grown organically contains substantially higher concentrations of antioxidants and other health promoting compounds than crops produced with pesticides
Many people think that organically grown foods taste better. Overall, though, most people who enjoy organic gardening report that the enjoyment they derive is the most important reason for their decision to garden organically.
With organic gardening, you get extra fresh vegetables. Corn on the cob and newly picked peas are especially noticeable. Most people who grow their own vegetables from their garden notice that everyone eats much more of a given vegetable than they would of a similar store-bought variety.
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