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You do not have to be a farmer to grow organic. More and more ordinary gardeners are converting to organic practices for the purposes of benefiting their own health and that of the environment at the same time. organic gardening does not require a vast knowledge of complicated procedures or endless different tools. It simply means gardening naturally. it involves a basic understanding of the world that exists within your garden.

However, organic gardening is much more than a way of growing plants without chemical sprays and artificial fertilizers. It recognizes that there are complex systems within the natural world that need to be respected and complied with. That does not mean producing less or that your produce will be inferior to plants that are grown in a conventional garden. Quite the opposite: by using natural methods, you will produce healthy, flourishing plants, a vibrant garden ecosystem, an enticing habitat for wildlife, and food that is delicious, and free of chemicals.

Whatever you are planting-from ornamental shrubs and roses to vegetables and herbs in boxes-there are a few simple principles involved. The first is to ensure that you reduce the demands placed on your garden (and, in particular, the soil) by regularly replacing organic matter. you also need to protect seeds while they germinate, using natural methods, and make sure that they have plenty of water and sunlight. The final step is ensuring that pests and diseases are controlled in a way that encourages health and balance in your gardens ecosystem.

One of the mainstays of organic gardening is the compost heap. This created organic matter that can be reintroduced into the soil to keep it nourished and to encourage the growth of natural, healthy bacteria and other microorganisms that play an important role in the health of your soil and, throught that, of your plants. Be prepared to use a little manual labor in your organic garden. You cannot rely on sprays and chemicals to do the work for you, so you will need to be vigilant about digging, seeding, pruning, weeding, watering, recycling, composting, and covering. The results will be will worth the effort, and your garden will flourish year after year.

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Quick Reference Sheet

Replace these common housecleaning products with safer, natural alternatives.

Nobody loves housecleaning. But when you learn about the potentially hazardous chemicals lurking in many common cleaning products, you'll like this chore even less. many mainstay products can leave you with a hangover or headache, eye irritation, rashes or respiratory distress. As more data becomes available about their potential long term health consequences, including a weakened immune system, reproductive disorders, neurological damage, and cancer, many of the products that now pass muster may be deemed too dangerous for home use, predicts Annie B Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale, 2005). Swapping out a few of the less than healthy chemicals cleaners in favor of ecofriendly versions will ensure that your home not only looks good, but it also has a healthy glow.

Air Fresheners

Chemically based artificial fragrances, commonly found in home air fresheners, can set off eye, nose, and throat irritation in some people. Plus, the standard-issue air freshener usually contains a roundup of volatile organic compounds (VOC's), such as acetone, isobutane, propane, petroleum distillates, toluene, and sometime ozone. Besides being harmful to the environment, VOC's can cause lung, respiratory tract, and sensory irritation.

Safer Alternative:Essential Oils;

re allergic to some plants, you might have a problem with lavender, a commonly used natural fragrance. Instead opt for natural cinnamon or vanilla.

Antibacterial disinfectants and soaps

Antibacterial disinfectants and soaps made with triclosan can kill off harmless bacteria, helping superbug strains to emerge that are resistant to antibacterial chemicals, says Bond.

Safer Alternative: Citrus Oil

Some essential oils, including those derived from lemons, grapefruit, and oranges, are antiseptic and antiviral, so they'll be extra tough on germs without encouraging resistant bacteria. One caveat: d-limonene, a substance found in orange peels, can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. When in doubt, use hot water and soap to kill germs, and let your countertops air dry.

Bathtub cleaners and scrubs

The ingredient monoethanolamine (MEA) is often found in bathtub cleaners and is also common in everything from shampoo to soap; studies show that a dash of MEA can irritate skin and eyes.

Safer Alternative: Sodium Carbonate

The mineral in what is also known as washing soda (available in the laundry section of your grocery store) is a natural abrasive that gives you scrubbing power to remove soap scum without toxins.

Nikken will be hosting their annual convention this year at the Long Beach Convention Center. This event is scheduled to sell out with more than 5,000 distributors across North America attending. Nikken will be launching 4 new products at the convention. Those in the know hint that a new and improved Pi- Mag Water System, New and Improved Sleep System, and one new patented product that every household in the world needs. The 4th product I haven't heard anything about. Be on the lookout for our newsletter Oct 17 for all the details.