Making the switch to organic gardening is one you will never, ever regret. There are many benefits to “going organic,” all of which help your and your family’s wellness. Learn about the top perks of organic gardening before heading to your local greenhouse for supplies, such as peat moss and compost. 

What Are the Benefits of Organic Gardening?

1. Provides Fresh Produce

Organic produce grown in your backyard gets picked when it’s ready and when your dinner table needs it–not before. There is no worrying about how long the produce has sat in the back of a truck or on store shelves, both of which affect its freshness, nutrition, and taste. 

Instead, you get to pick the produce you want for lunch or dinner that day and enjoy savoring super-fresh, delicious fare. Enjoy planting different vegetables and fruits every year and providing food not just for your family, but for dinner engagements with friends. 

2. Improves Health

The longer picked produce sits unused, the more nutrients it loses. Fresh produce is nutrient-rich, with organic fare also free of toxic chemical pesticides used in commercial farming. 

You have complete control over which fertilizers you use, such as natural options that do not pollute the soil, affect fruit and vegetable nutrition, or contaminate waterways. You’ll enjoy better health as a result, as well as the peace of mind of having total gardening control. Less stress contributes to your health and wellness too. 

3. Creates Ecosystems 

Rich organic soil, such as soil cultivated with sphagnum peat moss and Wholly Cow compost and manure, contribute to vibrant ecosystems for birds, bees, and other wildlife. When combined with an array of flowers and plants, you’ll attract wildlife that keep pest critters away, such as bats that eat a variety of insects. 

Bees are particularly beneficial, since their pollination activities are critical to food production sustainability. Organic gardening subsequently reduces your carbon footprint and improves environmental health. 

Find the gardening supplies you need at Northgate Greenhouse in Cincinnati, OH. Owners Bob and Katie Hogeback oversee 17 greenhouses on three acres, all of which are open year round. Call (513) 729-1134 today with questions or learn more about the greenhouse online. Keep up with what’s in bloom on Facebook.