Organic Gardening Principles
Grow with nature, not against it. Our core ideas help seniors maintain thriving beds with minimal effort while maximizing soil health and flavor.
Soil First: Build a Living Bed
Healthy soil is the foundation. Use compost, mulch, and cover crops to feed microbes and reduce watering needs over time.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Turn soil minimally; let microbial life do the work.
- Rotate plant families to protect nutrients.
Water Wisely
Deep, infrequent watering encourages resilient roots. Water in the early morning to reduce evaporation and disease.
- Install a simple drip system if possible.
- Water at soil level, not on leaves.
- Collect rainwater when available.
Low-Input, High-Flavor Crops
Choose crops that thrive in warm, bright days with minimal intervention.
- Tropically adapted herbs: mint, lemongrass, basil varieties.
- Leafy greens for shade and cooler microclimates.
- Root crops with patience and proper spacing.