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Frontgate – Organic Garden Kit

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Frontgate - Organic Garden KitWith our Organic Garden Kit you will have an easy-care, weed-free garden that will thrive for years to come.

Organic vegetables and herbs will be plentiful with this convenient, backyard system. Enjoy all the rewards of gardening without the hassles.

Starter plants and landscaping fabric garden blanket make planting simple and easy Kit includes 30 organically grown starter plants Drip tape is sewn into the fabric for even distribution of water throughout the entire garden, 1/2 gallon is distributed per minuteDouble layer of high-quality polypropylene landscaping fabric prevents weeds from growing Top layer warms the soil and speeds up germination Bottom layer allows water to pass through, using 50% less than conventional gardeningWater is wicked through fabric to ensure entire garden area is covered; water loss through evaporation is eliminated Drip watering also ensures deeper root penetration which leads to healthier plants Timer included to establish a regulated watering schedule Read more about the benefits of our Organic Garden Kit.

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I need a good organic insecticide?

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Question: “I have lettuce, mesculin, spinach, green beans, snap peas, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and eggplant that are all developing holes. My tomatoes and peppers seem to be ok, so I’m not sure it’s aphids.”

“I also tried lady bugs, but they haven’t stuck around so I really don’t think it’s aphids.
I saw little bugs on one lettuce plant, but not on the others. Could holes come from over watering? Or is there a really good insecticide I could use. I’m going to be eating this stuff so I don’t want a horrible chemical.
Any ideas? Thx.”

Some ideas –

You can make a home made spray w/cayenne pepper, a drop of dish soap and a teaspoon of cooking oil.

Use a couple of tbsp. of Cayenne powder and add to a cup of boiling water. Remove from heat and strain it through cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Add the ingredients to the bottle and fill up with water. You’ll need to reapply this fairly often because, even w/the oil it will wash off in the rain.

There are commercial applications available at most gardening shops. Probably the least toxic is Safer’s Insecticidal Soap.

What is the most effective, non chemical way of controlling insects in a flower and vegetable garden?

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Question:

“This is my first attempt at gardening, and even with daily watering and a compost application, some flowers are dying and others just aren’t growing well. Insects are the next logical thing I can think of as to what may be causing a problem (I’m learning as I go), and I only prefer to use natural, organic insect deterrent. Other gardens in my area (New England) are doing very well. Thank you so much for any advice!”

Suggestions:

One thing that I have found that works quite well, is to plant garlic.

Divide the garlic into cloves and just insert into the ground. the garlic will grow, and give off a scent that only the little critters detest, and this will stop them from chewing your plants.

Another way, is to crush garlic and let it seep in water for two days. strain it and put it in a sprayer, and spray your plants with this every 3-4 days, and after every rainfall. believe me, no critters will bother with your plants, and it will be a deterrent, the organic and safe way..

Happy organic gardening!

Organic practices increase home value?

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Question: “Will creating an organic garden or using eco-friendly paints on my home help with it’s value?

I want to do some improvements but keep along the idea of things better for the environment. Are there woods that aren’t chemically treated for floors or building a deck?”

It will appeal to a subset of people. That’s about all you can say. I would appreciate it, but know some who wouldn’t.

I know of no wood for making decks with that don’t require either preservative or paint to protect it. Even redwood needs oil to prolong it, plus they are such beautiful trees.

Your best bet is to go into some hardware and lumber stores and talk to the representatives there about what you want to do and get their advice about which woods would work best.

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