Hey everyone! We're The Organic Harvest, a family-run farm that's USDA Certified Organic, located on Florida's beautiful Nature Coast. Our journey into organic gardening began with the desire to provide our families with clean, chemical-free food. Over time, this has turned into a commitment to improving soil health, protecting pollinators, and creating resilient gardens that enhance our ecosystem and community.
From our experience, we've noticed that:
* Our soil gets better every year due to compost and natural amendments.
* Pollinators thrive when we avoid pesticides.
* Organic produce not only tastes better but also feels good to grow.
* Engaging in organic gardening allows us to connect with the environment, nature's cycles, and our community.
We'd love to hear from you: What motivated you to pursue organic gardening, and what keeps you dedicated to it?
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Hey, it's great to see your post! I'm curious about where you source your organic supplies since I can't find organic straw or manure around here. I had a real problem with pill bugs in my garden, and I ended up having to use synthetic pesticides after ten years. What bugs do you deal with, and how do you handle them organically? I also looked into USDA organic guidelines and was shocked by what they allow. What’s your take on that?
I got into organic gardening back in 1976 when I met an older woman who was gardening organically. She told me she wasn't really trying to be 'organic'; she just gardened like people used to before chemicals took over. It made a lot of sense to me, and I've carried that mindset with me. It's all about working with nature, not against it!
I do grow organically for the most part, but I can’t get certified because I can't find organic hay or straw anywhere. Plus, sometimes I have to use pesticides and herbicides to keep my garden viable. I'm cautious about Big Ag's influence, especially after following Michael Pollan and Charles Dowding. I've switched to no-dig gardening recently, and I see benefits in my soil health. How do you feel about that method? Any thoughts on the chemicals being pushed by Big Ag?