IF you are thinking about going organic, or at least reducing the number of chemicals you use in your garden, autumn is a good time to start. While it is the season for clearing the decks and ‘putting the garden to bed’ for the winter, it’s also a time for looking ahead, taking stock and planning the months to come.
Organic gardening is not just about locking away the chemicals and creating a balanced garden where nature and nurture go hand in hand; it is also about reusing and recycling, making a glorious garden cheaper in the long run.
The charity Garden Organic was set up to encourage gardeners to become more eco-friendly. This month – Organic September – their website, which is packed with advice and tips for going organic, is running a ‘Thrift Thirty’ campaign to help gardeners with a month of money-saving tips.
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