My Organic Gardening Plans with Home Depot
Just over a month ago, I shared some of my dreams for outdoor projects. Now that we are back from our big RV adventure, I’ve begun to really map out what I want to accomplish this year. Growing my own vegetables is a high priority and this year I am formulating organic gardening plans.
This post on organic gardening plans is sponsored and part of the The Home Depot Spring DIY program.
What is Organic Gardening and Why Am I Considering It?
I suppose before considering why I would tackle organic gardening, it would be helpful to really define what I consider organic gardening to be.
Organic gardening is considered by many to be growing plants without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
That’s a great basic addition, however you can take it a step further by looking at the big picture and how those plants fit into the environment.
Considering the growing environment means a careful look at the soil (including continual replenishing with organic material aka compost) and selecting plants that are best suited for the site.
As to why I want to pursue organic vegetable gardening instead of a traditional method, it can best be summed up as wanting the best quality food source for my family.
I do not want to wonder if a chemical treatment leads to someone in the family becoming ill. And, honestly, the organic vegetables I have purchased just taste better.
Why not get the best tasting produce I can at home for a fraction of the cost, too?
My Organic Gardening Plans
I have to admit that hubby is NOT one to shun any kind of helper (e.g. pesticides) that will get rid of a troublesome blight. So, this will be a challenge in our household and mean that I’m taking the lead to keep it all up.
To start off, I have been rethinking our backyard environment. When we lived back East, the garden was tilled in a sunny spot of the yard. Spring would have an image very much like the one below of teen son tilling his grandmother’s garden plot in New York.
But, that’s not the best method for us here in our spot of Alaska. We’ve tried and it’s mostly failed.
Our dirt has a lot of rocks in it, which makes sense as it is the side of a mountain. That means I need to purchase a good organic soil to lay the foundation.
Below is our garden spot during a thaw. Some soil was brought in to start it before we bought the house, but it’s in need of help.
I’m also vacillating at the moment between container gardening (which is a plus for some plants like tomatoes that are more cold sensitive and can then be moved indoors at night) and raised bed gardening. Most likely, I’ll be doing a combination of the two.
As for what to plant, I will be doing some things from seeds (e.g. peas and carrots) and others from plants (e.g. broccoli and tomatoes).
I am also wanting to make a container garden of herbs to enhance my cooking with the hopes of keeping them indoors through most of the year.
I can hardly wait for our local Home Depot to get the vegetable plants in stock so I can start the ball truly rolling.
Expectations are going to be kept modest, too.
Although, I have to admit that some of the farmers up in the valley to our north get monster- sized produce with the longer light cycles in summer. (I could make a LOT of zucchini bread with one that size!)
Are you planning to grow vegetables this year?
Have you ever considered organic gardening for vegetables?
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I began an organic vegetable garden last year. I really need to get out there and get it going this year. It was much more successful than I had anticipated. I had fresh, organic greens all season long. Home Depot is my go-to gardening headquarters.
That’s great to hear, Pamela. We’re planting lettuce from seed this year and hope to have some awesome salads later in the summer.