Top 5 Tips for Organic Gardening

My cat, Mini, loves
stomping around in my garden!

Since the pesticide ban in Ontario, we've all had to learn how to garden organically. I have to say that there are days when I feel like Elmer Fudd - "I'll get you, you scwewy slug!" Or cat, as the case may be.

I think the trick is to not expect perfection and to plan ahead. That being said, here are my top 5 organic gardening tips.

1. Mulch - mulching keeps weeds at bay and helps to keep moisture in the ground.
2. Don't leave bare spaces - weeds always seem to find that bare patch of garden.  Plant something or mulch.
3. Location, location, location - choose a spot with suitable light, whether full sun, partial sun or shade.
4. Companion plant - different combinations of plants help each other. Companion planting can  attract beneficial insects and deter harmful pests. In fact, you can mix flowers with your vegetables!
5. Good soil - soil with lots of organic matter is best. 

Feel free to share your organic gardening tip in the comment area.