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What is Organic Growing

Organic gardening and farming has been given a variety of names over the years - biological farming, sustainable agriculture, alternative agriculture, to name a few. Definitions of what is and isn't 'organic' are also extremely varied.

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CHOOSING WHAT TO GROW

Rather than try to grow every plant that we find desirable, there are ways to narrow the field and home in on plants that are more likely to be successful - Start by considering which aspects of plants are most important to you.

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MITIGATING STORM AND FLOOD DAMAGE

Good design and management of properties such as homes, commercial buildings, and farms to reduce the risk of damage in storms and floods can be achieved in many ways. It just requires a change in how people plan and use green spaces.

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ADJUSTING TO A VOLATILE CLIMATE

Gardening in the future may require you to grow different plants and grow them in different ways. The increasing volatility of our climate is challenging us all to adapt. We must learn new ways of gardening and reconsider what plants we choose to grow.

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GET TO KNOW WHAT YOU GROW

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