Organics pt. 2

    There are a few ways chemicals get into food. Absorption from soil, is a major way. Another way is, what's sprayed on the plant. These compounds, often aimed at weeds and insects, could build up in the animals, dairy, and consumers eating these plants.  Other than those ideas, fruits and veggies, straight from the garden, is a nice addition to most meals.
    When planting a garden I like to clear all trash from the area, and be careful of what goes into compost.  A clean water source is also important. For the soil and natural waterways, as I dig in I'll take the time to remove any plastics, painted woods, cement, asphalt, etc.. For compost, I'll be sure to remove any stickers or ties. I'll then build up compost, mixing different soils knowing they are free of contaminates.
     I haven't used sprays in my smaller backyard gardening. On a larger scale pests can take out entire crops in a few days if the conditions are right. Companion planting helps a lot by providing biodiversity.  I'll try to feed with a constant source of compost so the plants don't get stressed out or more susceptible to pests.   

 Happy Gardening!

Ready to plant

Gardening can likely be done anywhere in the world with water and soil. I got some purple carrots and onion seedlings to plant. I have some seed I'll plant as well. The soil in the garden is heavy clay. I'll add compost and mix into a small area, then plant. Here are some photos of the garden! 

 This is a bed of kale (left) and chard (right).

 Here pictured are beets (front), artichokes (mid), and brussel sprouts (far back).

I'll let these continue to grow as the season changes. Eventually I'll redig these beds and add more organic matter.