Keys to Organic Farming at Home

Have you ever wanted to start your own garden at home using organic methods? Maybe you weren’t sure how or had a hard time keeping your garden alive. Well, Jeanne Pins of Nolan organic farmer graced Wilmette Library’s “Greener Choices” with a new twist on organic farming. She gave her audience just what they needed to grow their own garden with healthier soil, chemical pesticide, and chemical herbicide free. She gave several tips to a healthier family and a healthy garden:
Soil
Nolan recommended using raised beds which can be convenient as well as necessary if the ground is not good.  She said if you do container planting that potted soil is best.
Choices and Timing
Choices and timing are everything. Some plants can’t grow with other plants. Some plants only grow at certain times. Nolan explains that Radishes, peas, lettuce, and carrots are good for spring planting; tomatoes and peppers are good for the summer; and garlic in the  winter. Plant sometimes don’t like each  other, therefore, it is important to keep peas and beans away from onions. On the contrary some plants love hanging around each other. Tomatoes like basil, but basil needs containment. Cabbage likes dill and broccoli likes fennel.
Room
Nolan informs the people that plants need room to grow. Sometimes more room than you think so give them all the space they can get.
Pesticides
Nolan realizes the pesky critter that come out to play when the people are away. She suggests using hot pepper or garlic to keep the critters at bay.
All in all, she believes gardening is not only good for the environment, but good for our body and soul.