The Advantages of Organic Gardening

What are the advantages of growing organic food in your garden or container pots? Organic gardener Jayson Patrick explains the many benefits of gardening the organic way.

June 9, 2011
4:33 pm

Author and organic gardener, Jayson Patrick, gives a gentle insight into the benefits of gardening the organic way.

Mr Patrick lists a number of advantages gained by growing organic foods in your own garden or container pots, and some of these include:

taking control of the foods we consume;
avoiding the use of harmful chemicals;
improving the environment, rather than harming it;
reducing food bills;
recycling household waste that doesn’t harm, or just add to landfill sites;
enhancing soil structure and soil fertility;
conserving water resources and reducing soil erosion;
preserving nutrients within the produce;
producing and saving heirloom seeds;
promoting a healthier lifestyle for you and your family;
increasing tastiness;
having fun with your family.

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