Nitrogen is a nutrient that will help your plants grow taller and bloom faster, so use those coffee grounds, extra compost, or diluted urea to make this happen.

Have some plastic bags on hand that you can put over your gardening shoes if they are muddy. This lets you be able to return to the garden without interrupting your work.

Use an old laundry basket to collect your produce. A laundry basket will act as a strainer for your produce. You can rinse your produce off while it is in the basket, and the excess water will strain through the holes of your laundry basket.

To be able to say you have legitimate organic and credible crops, you will need to be certified as having an organic garden. This should boost your sales while proving to your customers that they are getting healthy products.

Construct raised flower beds of brick, stone, or wood. If you choose to use wood, make sure it is naturally rot resistant and untreated. Some good woods are locust, cedar and cypress. Treated wood can leach chemicals into any soil it rests against, so don't use it in a garden with vegetables. If you already have treated lumber in use, line it with some plastic and replace the soil near it.

Gardening of any type can be a great hobby that helps you to feel more at one with the earth, but organic gardening is especially good at this. This kind of gardening keeps you more involved in planting, cultivating and harvesting, giving you a clearer picture of the entire life cycle of each plant.

Consider adding mulch for healthier soil. A couple of inches of mulch will protect what lies beneath it. It keeps the soil cool on very hot days, thus protecting the roots in the ground. It greatly reduces water loss, keeping the soil moist with fewer waterings. This also helps control the weeds.

Over-watering your plants can be harmful, because roots that are drowning in water cannot effectively pull nutrients out of the soil. You should always check the weather forecast, in advance, for chances of rainfall before you water the plants. Skip watering your plants for a couple of days if a heavy rainstorm has descended; natural rainwater can be particularly good for your plants as well.

Try raising organic garlic. Plant individual garlic cloves early in the spring or fall. They should be planted in well-drained moist soil. Lay each bulb into the ground ends up at a distance of about 4 inches away from the next bulb and 1-2 inches down into the soil. As your garlic shoots grow, you can cut them and use them instead of scallions or chives. When the tops of the bulbs turn brown, they're ready to harvest. Dry the bulbs well in the sun for several days to harden the skin. Store the dried bulbs loosely or in bunches in a dark, cool area.

Want to make organic gardening less complicated? Chose plants that are native to your area. Choose plants that are right for your climate and soil, to avoid the need for pesticide or fertilizer. Plants that are native will work with a compost that is made of native ingredients.

Biodiversity is important in your garden. You will notice more wildlife if you have diverse plants. Plant various plant types to create a natural environment.