When attempting to garden organically, testing, maintaining and improving the soil is a constant process and one that is well worth the effort, according to those who advocate organic farming and gardening.
Creating sustainable soil for gardening organically means that you have to be able to replenish the topsoil of the garden.
One of the best substances to have for keeping the soil rich and healthy enough for an organic garden is a good supply of compost. In addition to compost, it is good to have enzymes, earthworms, and beneficial microbes available to add into the soil mixture as well.
If a quality organic garden plot has been established, then it should be properly maintained for ongoing organic gardening by adding a healthy amount of compost to the soil regularly. The easiest way to do this is to remove some of the garden topsoil at the end of a growing season, add a layer of compost on top, and then mix it into the dirt.
When preparing your compost pile in readiness for your organic gardening endeavors, build the compost heap to about four feet in height and about four feet across. Be sure the site is well-drained and surround the pile with chicken wire so that it will be contained but will still have great air circulation.
Allow the pile to sit for three to four months and then, in the spring, liberally mix the compost into your garden and prepare for the best harvest ever.
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