| Going organic with natural fertilizer is not as | | | | to go unpicked each season. |
| difficult as youmay think. It is possible to improve | | | | The properties of this herb add to the soil sulfur, |
| the flavor of the vegetablesyou plants by | | | | calcium, andpotassium. There is a perennial variety |
| grouping some plants together. By planting | | | | called "roman chamomilegrows in full sun is almost |
| selectedvarieties together insects, diseases and | | | | any soil type and is used my homegardeners to |
| other common pests canbe reduced. However, | | | | improve taste in onions, cabbage and cucumbers. |
| you can also fertilize naturally and receiveplant | | | | Look at adding clover to the garden. It can be a |
| benefits. | | | | companionplant for use with almost any crop. |
| Compost is probably the most common natural | | | | Clover often attractsbeneficial insects - yes there |
| fertilizer. Compostfound in most gardens finds in | | | | are insects you want! Clover as acrop is a good |
| its makeup grass clippings,sawdust, shredded | | | | source for improving soil fertility that is whyclover |
| leaves, fruit and vegetable scraps and otheritems | | | | is sometimes called "green manure". |
| like shredded newspapers. All of these elements | | | | Kelp is used a both for repelling pests and as |
| as theybreak down continue to make the | | | | afertilizer. Where does kelp come from? Kelp is a |
| compost richer and more fertile. | | | | natural seaweed. |
| Beyond compost certain plants can be planted in | | | | Kelp is also used as a natural supplement for |
| the garden tohelp provide more nutrients and | | | | plants and peoplealike. I've used kelp as a spray. |
| "fertilize" the soil. Here are afew plants to consider | | | | Make a tea mixture to applyfor both pest control |
| to make your own organic fertilizer. | | | | of common plant pest and to provide |
| Alfalfa is full of vitamins and packed with minerals | | | | plantnutrients. |
| plusit is one of the most hardy plants around able | | | | Going the organic and natural route for pest |
| to survive a crosssection on conditions. Farmers | | | | control takes sometrial and error along with a little |
| often plant Alfalfa to plow underand put iron, | | | | education on what works bestfor your area. Once |
| nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous for example. | | | | you get the hang of it you can enjoy yourgarden |
| The root system, which is long, also helps break | | | | more and relax chemically free. The next step is |
| up hard soilthat helps aerate the soil. | | | | addingsome solar light to work in the garden |
| The annual growing herb "german chamomile" | | | | away from the heat. |
| reseeds eachyear by leaving some of the flowers | | | | |