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The Importance of Going Organic

• The fundamental philosophy of organics is life-building rather than life-depleting.
• Organic methods have been used since the begining of agriculture and have been the preferred and successful method of gardening until the last 60 years of chemical living.  Organic gardening is not a radical new concept, it is the original and natural way of gardening, tried and true.
• Organic gardening is a sustainable form of gardening which protects the enviroment by buildingl and protecting beneficial life in the soil.
• Landscapes built around organic concepts require less input of time and material and are more drought tolerant.  They are also naturally resistant to insects and disease.
• Following organic methods will increase crop yield, quality, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.
• Unlike organic products, chemicals used in the home and garden have been shown to cause cancer and many other illnesses in people and pets.  Substituting organic products for toxic ones protects the health of your family and pets.
• Many detrimental effects of pollution may be reversed with organic products.
• Organic lawns and flower beds are simply more lush and beautiful.