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Here’s another poll. Where does everyone stand on organic gardening? I try to go as organic as possible. But if all else fails to save a plant or tree I will use a pesticide but but only small amount on plants in trouble And I do supplement compost spread around plants with chemicals fertilizer if I feel they need it. Until my compost post system really starts to produce high quality compost in abundance. And remember this isn’t a debate post just want to know where we stand.

7 votes I grow strictly organic.
15 votes I try to be as organic as possible when I can.
1 vote Organic sumantic I really don’t care.
1 vote Chemical fertilizers pesticides are making it so we can feed the world

#gardening #Organic

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Answer 1

I use a bit of soapy water, sometimes with a dash of rubbing alcohol to get rid of any persistent pests like Squash Beetles, otherwise I rely on planting heirloom seeds that are already adapted to resist pests and plantings that deter pests. My garden is bordered with 600 garlic plants and a few dozen marigolds which helps to deter pests and I have a pond beside it which attracts frogs, toads and birds which feed on any bugs that come to dine on what's mine.

Answer 2

I only kill three things in the garden
Hornet nests
Yellow jacket nests
Japanese beetles
The first two I have a foaming agent for the nest
The japs I kill by hand.

RoundUp: cut-and-paint only, no broadcasting or spraying of any kind, to be painted on buckthorn, honeysuckle, etc stumps.

Answer 3

I live on sand, have made soil from mulch and compost which gives me a great base, but it lacks trace elements, so have to add them which I do in soluble form. Spray is the only solution I have found to citrus leaf miner, all other pests are controlled naturally, and we just don't plant things like cabbages as teh grubs and snails would have a field day.

Answer 4

I get in there and weed and go after the bigger bugs by hand. I have a huge compost heap-about 8x8 feet and about 2.5 feet high. My dogs help me with it-they're always digging in it. Saves me having to turn it. I will use some chemical fertilizer when I have to, but thats kinda rare, I usually make my own. College chem 121 wasn't a total waste I try to use natural pesticides when I can. BT is usually my go to.

Answer 5

Organic whenever possible. ♥ Food definitely.

Answer 6

I have a worm box in the pantry and a compost bin in the yard. I never use anyhtingicides.

Answer 7

Heirloom seeds and pesticide free...yep. (I do use essential oils and other plants to keep the uggy buggies away)


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