2 Know Know your soil
Right plant, right place. If the mantra sounds familiar, that’s because it was coined by late, great plantswoman Beth Cha o. Beth’s principle is especially relevant to organic gardening because when a plant is growing in ideal conditions, it’s less likely to struggle and succumb to pests and diseases. As an organic gardener, it’s critical to know your soil, and not just whether it’s sand, loam or clay. Buy a soil pH test kit to determine whether your soil is acidic, neutral or alkaline; it’ll dictate what you can grow. Pay a ention to a plant’s light requirements, too.