![Non Toxic Gardening Supplies]( "Non Toxic Gardening Supplies") Non-toxic gardening supplies are used in organic gardens, or even in gardens whose owners are just particularly careful about gardening. Organic gardening, also referred to as organic horticulture, is the science of growing produce such as fruits and vegetables, as well as flowers and ornamental plants, using only organic materials. Organic gardening follows the essential principals of organic agriculture, which includes soil building, conservation, pest management, and heirloom variety preservation.
Non-toxic gardening relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, and mechanic cultivation. This maintains soil productivity and controls pests. Non-toxic supplies excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, plant growth regulators, livestock feed additives, and genetically modified organisms.
"Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved."—International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements http://www.ifoam.org/
Non-Toxic gardening supplies encompass three types of organic gardening supplies: organic seeds, organic fertilizers, and organic composts.
• ORGANIC SEEDS:
Organic, non-toxic, seeds are bred to grow well under organic conditions or the carefully cultivated organic garden that you prepare for them. The resulting plants have high disease resistance and pest resistance, high nutritional content, higher yield, and they grow vigorously. Buying organic seeds also supports organic farming. This is especially positive for those who are interested in the bettering of the environment. Organic seeds are grown on organic farms by farmers committed to the organic process. Organic farming is a large part in the development of healthier solids and stronger plant stock.
• ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Organic, non-toxic, and inorganic fertilizers are referred to as manure, which comes from the French expression manual (of or belonging to the hand). This term is now restricted to organic manure. It is believed that organic agriculture methods are more environmentally friendly and better maintain soil organic matter levels. Many studies support this position. Organic fertilizer is derived from animal and vegetable matter. Naturally occurring organic fertilizers also include manure, slurry, worm castings, peat, seaweed, sewage and guano. Green manure crops are also grown to add nutrients to soil. Natural minerals are also used as organic fertilizers. Manufactured organic fertilizers include compost, blood meal, bone meal, and seaweed extracts. Fish meal and feather meal are also used. Decomposing crop residue from previous crops is also used as a source of fertilizer.
• ORGANIC COMPOST
Organic, non-toxic, compost is made from the intentional biodegradation of organic matter. This includes yard and food waste. Biodegradable material is capable of being completely broken down with the action of microorganisms into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass. Some materials take a very long time to break down. Many contaminating materials not dealt with in common composting are still in fact biodegradable. Compost is any and all organic material that biodegrades. It is a rich source of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous. All these nutrients are essential for proper plant growth.
Non toxic gardening supplies are good for the environment. They are safe to use, and essential for your garden.
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