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aont want to locus qn the term “organic”. I think it’s a good thing that there are now federal standards of organic certification to help me distinguish which foods are grown with synthetic chemicals in the grocery store and which aren’t. I don’t trust the quality of food in the stores much anymore: has it been grown in sludge, toxic chemicals, from genetically engineered seed?
But organic covers a wide range of growing practices. If those practices merely mimic the industrial-scale synthetic farming model, or don’t contribute to conserving our planet, they’re only somewhat better, in my opinion.
“Organic” growing methods that follow the cues of nature, world’s best gardener, however, really do embody the principles of healthy gardening, and that’s what this new, column is all about.
So you won’t see information here on pest-killers, chemicals, Miracle-Gro, buying insects by mail to eat up your bugs, or erecting booby traps for wildlife. I don’t believe in gimmicks: I want the real thing in my garden land on my plate. ' Instead, there’ll be information on: healthy soil care; ; extending the growing season; ;old-timey plant varieties; seed-saving; planting for beneficial insects and a few recipes. ! Please, write with any suggestions for topics which interest you, questions about gardening or locating supplies and plants and of course, your comments. They’re welcome! .And any of you who have great garden tips — sharing information makes us all better ■gardeners.
Growing fall * vegetables: Part 1
My calendar says that fall arrives on Sept. 22 but I don’t .think my garden reads calendars, because fall is already beginning. The crickets have •been chirping all day and •night for nearly three weeks, "maples leaves and dogwood .’berries are turning color and ;soil temperatures are dropping below 80 degrees. These ;are the signs to begin sowing -seeds, either directly in the ground or in flats for transplanting if you want to grow a fall vegetable garden.
If you’ve never tried a fall
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