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Organic gardening compost is matter that consists of natural decaying substances like grass clippings, fallen leaves and rotting vegetables (from the kitchen). When composting, it is said that you should feed the soil, not the plants. The plants are able to take care of themselves; they get their nutrients from the soil, so it is essential that you provide the soil with the proper nutrients for the plants to consume.

Just about any organic material can be used for a compost pile, which needs a proper ratio of carbon-rich materials or “browns” and natural nitrogen-rich materials or “greens”.

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There are many benefits of organic gardening to be had for both human beings and the environment. Since the beginning of industrial or conventional farming (the use of chemicals, pesticides and synthetic fertilizers), the earth has been slowly eroding and the produce grown in this tainted soil has had a negative effect on human health.

This is a great little video about the benefits of of going organic. It’s a parody using a Star Wars theme, your kids will love it…watch it with them! Read the rest of this entry »