Growing your own is about as green as it gets, right?

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Friday, January 25, 2008

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On one level, yes. But being an environmentally responsible gardener this coming spring may mean changing your gardening practices.

Using toxic chemicals is out, obviously. Here are a few more hints:

• If you live in a dry area, try to choose drought-tolerant plants and flowers to cut down on water use. In wetter areas, install a rain barrel that can help conserve precious water and feed your greenery.

• Keep away the creatures with organic repellents using natural oils and odors.

• Buy plants grown locally instead of paying for plants shipped to your area. Many community gardening groups host spring plant sales.

• Substitute locally made compost for peat, soils and manure shipped from as far away as Canada.

• Need to light your garden path at night? Go for solar lighting that absorbs energy all day for illumination all night.

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