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When choosing crops, beginners should focus on reliable and easy-to-grow plants such as lettuce, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, and bush beans. It is important to consider your climate zone and plant during the appropriate season, as indicated on seed packets.
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Composting is a central practice in organic gardening, turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil food. A balanced compost pile contains “greens” like fruit peels, coffee grounds, and grass clippings, and “browns” such as dry leaves and shredded cardboard. Keeping the pile moist but not soggy and turning it regularly speeds up decomposition and enriches the soil.
