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WHY GO
ORGANIC?

WHAT IS ORGANIC? 

Its not just a posh way of growing!

 

Organic in our gardening situation means natural and without artificial chemicals.

 

Historically plants have always grown organically. Nutrients were added to the soil from decomposed animal waste and composted plant matter. After the second world war, artificial fertilisers were developed and have over the last 75 years been widely adopted to boost crop production.

 

Weedkillers are also often used to inhibit weed growth.

However, the disadvantages of synthetic weedkillers and artificial fertilisers have become apparent. Artificial weedkillers and pesticides kill weeds and invertebrates (bugs), but also they can harm larger species including humans. Fertilisers disrupt the growing cycle and the natural element of our food chains.

Growing organically re-establishes the relationship between plants and soil. Adopting a ‘no-dig’ approach further enhances soil health; the soil is fed by compost added to the soil surface and the soil structure remains intact.

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Growing organically is more of an art than a science. Charles Dowding describes gardening organically’ as … understanding enough about your locality, your soil, your climate and your plants to work with them all in a way that ensures your garden [or growing space], its produce and you yourself are bursting with health.’

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What does this mean for our school gardens?

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In a reality where we have nut free schools, having a chemical free garden isn't so strange! In order to know what is in the plants, vegetables and fruit we grow going chemical free gives us the knowledge what is in our soil and our produce isn't harmful to us or the planet!

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Things to avoid: 

  • Pesticides

  • Weedkillers

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For more guidance and information visit Garden Organic 

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'The essence of organic gardening is to work within natural systems and cycles to boost the environment and sustainability!' Garden Organic

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