Sustainable organic vegetable gardening can only happen if people know how to use and prepare organic matter.

This is because it improves the soil and prevents it from compacting and crusting. It increases the water’s holding ability so earthworms and other microorganisms can aerate the soil and it slows down erosion and in later stages of decay so that organic matter is able to release nitrogen and other nutrients which help the crops grow.

The basic principle with organic gardening is that you don’t use artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. By doing this you are not only being healthier, but you are also helping the eco-system that is your garden. Weed and insect repellents don’t know the difference between helpful and destructive, they simply wipe out all bugs and plants that come into contact with them.

A wonderful way to save money, and be environmentally friendly is to grow an organic garden.

There are three basic steps to start your organic garden.