Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens.
-Thomas Jefferson
Organic Gardening Resources
At the Golden Hill Community Garden we believe firmly in the benefits of organic gardening practices to ensure good stewardship of ourselves and the earth. Organic gardening practices can be even more productive than conventional methods when proper techniques are employed. This page provides information on things like organic pest controls, soil nutrition, companion planting, and more.
Organic Gardening Basics
Organic gardening involves utilizing practices that mimick those found in natural processes. They reject synthetic chemical fertilizers and insectisides in favor of natural practices that build healthy soil instead of depleating it.
The video to the right is a great place to start for an introduction or refresher on organic gardening principles.
Growing Great Soil
Good Bug or Bad Bug?
(and how to deal with each)
Companion Planting
