Add some environmentally conscious practices to your gardener’s toolbelt for a more sustainable future.
1. Build your soil. The soil is the foundation of the garden. Use organic fertilizer, worm castings, compost, and plant cover crops, whether in the field or in balcony containers.
2. Use seed starting options that are either compostable or are built to last. Soil blockers are a worthwhile investment as they can be used repeatedly to create perfect soil blocks to start seeds. Or opt for compostable pots or a potmaker to create our own!
3. Feed pollinators. Whether you live in the countryside or the heart of a big city, providing forage for pollinators not only mutually supports your garden and the pollinators themselves, but the general ecosystem.
4. Control pests the natural way. Consider strategies like companion planting to attract beneficial insects and deter others or use physical barriers such as row cover to help protect crops.
5. Start composting. Transform kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich, soil-enhancing superfood for your soil! This eco-friendly practice truly exemplifies the interconnectedness between cyclical stages of life and how they can be applied to gardening.