My Garden

My husband and I decided to rework our front flower beds this year. We have a circular drive and the area within the circle is all plantings. It was a lot of work but it is looking great. We went with all native plants and are using organic products.

We live a couple of blocks from the beach and we love the environment here. We decided that it was up to us to do what we can to protect it. All of those chemicals that we used to use are so dangerous and I worry about residual effects, if not to us directly then to the animals and insects that call this place home.

Organic gardening is no more difficult that other gardening once you get the hang of it. There are wonderful products available. It's not like in the past when you had to rely on old home recipes and trial and error. Safer brand has a complete line of organic pest controls and gardening supplies, you can find them almost anywhere. I like visiting their site because they have a great reference section on plant diseases, pests and gardening tips. I've been reading about their rose products, I am tempted to start a rose garden next year. Even if they aren't native.