GO Induction: Principles of Organic Gardening

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  The Principles of Organic Gardening are at the heart of everything we do here at Garden Organic. Working through this module, we will cover:

  - An introduction to the five organic principles 
  - Why these principles form the foundation of organic growing
  - How to apply the principles using a best practice approach

  Work through each of the sections below at your own pace, completing the tasks & quizzes as you go.

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• Select section 1. Introduction to the organic principles | 10 mins

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  1. Introduction to the organic principles | 10 mins

  

  There are a number of principles behind organic growing, but we believe the five covered in this section are the most important for gardeners. They arise from years of practice and scientific study.
  In this section we will:
  Learn about the five 'Principles of Organic Gardening'
  Learn about the organic 'Best Practice' system

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• Select section 2. Build and Maintain Soil Health | 15 mins

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  2. Build and Maintain Soil Health | 15 mins

  

  A healthy soil is the basis for effective organic growing, in this section we'll cover:
  
  Why soil health is important.
  Simple practices to help build soil health.
  The benefits of using homemade composts.

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  3. Encourage Biodiversity | 15 mins

  Biodiversity encourages a healthy interdependency between plants and wildlife which in turn creates a more resilient and productive growing area. In this section we will:
  
  Find out why encouraging biodiversity is important in organic growing
  Learn how to build and promote a biodiverse growing space
  
  

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  4. Use Resources Responsibly | 15 mins

  The efficient use of our resources helps to maintain the natural environment and reduce our carbon footprint. In this section we will:
  
  Look at simple approaches to reducing waste in the garden by identifying and adopting more sustainable practices.

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  5. Avoid Using Harmful Chemicals | 15 mins

  The use of toxic chemicals can seriously damage and disrupt the crucial interdependency of wildlife in our growing spaces and the wider environment. In this section we will:
  
  Learn how best to manage common weeds
  Learn how to manage pests and diseases using organic techniques

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  6. A Healthy Growing Area | 15 mins

  Keeping your growing area well maintained and in good health, rather than just pest and disease free, is often overlooked but an integral principle when growing organically. In this final section, we will:

  Consider how best to maintain our growing space
  Discover sustainable approaches to making our growing spaces as healthy and enjoyable as they can be

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  Further support

  We hope you enjoyed this module and found the content useful. If you have any horticultural questions that you would like more support with you can contact us at advice@gardenorganic.org.uk for more information from one of our team. 
  
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