In our landscape and horticulture vocational program, here at the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution, we were fortunate to have access to YouTube. This provided us the opportunity to receive horticulture instruction from professionals in the respective fields of study that our course topics consisted of.
So, for anyone interested in starting their own organic growing project, I would suggest using such tutorial resources as YouTube.
Of course nothing takes the place of hands-on instruction from organic growers with years of experience. Simply ask around, or use the internet search resource, to locate organic growers in your area that are willing to assist you in getting your organic horticulture project off the ground. When they say it’s theraputic they’re telling you the truth. Tap into your nurturing side of the brain and stake one for a “green” planet!
Look, seek, search, and find an area, if no more than a few feet as many urban locales are structured. You’ll be amazed at your ability to acquire the organic soil medium, purchase hybrid and heirloom organic seeds, plan a productive planting scheme, incorporate organic natural fertilization using composting methods, and take the bountiful harvest to market!
Consult with establihed professionals in the ag industry. Such organizations as Community Supported Agriculture (“CSA”), as well as horticulture organizations like the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, provide farming seminars and class instruction at little to no costs.
What’s AWESOME is that starting your very own organic horticulture project is easier than you’d probably think. Take a trip to your friendly neighborhood farm and garden retailer and explain to the customer service rep exactly what you’re attempting to accomplish.
Explain to the garden and hardware sales rep that you’re installing an organic grow area, and say I’ve this, this, and that organic vegetables I plan to produce (e.g. romain lettuce, swiss/rhubarb/yellow chard, heirloom tomatoes, egg plant, carrots, sunflowers, whatever). The info and guidance you’ll receive will set you off on your organic farming adventure.
Once planted it’s then all about applying the proper horticulture methods to harvest.
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