Organic Growing
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Treating the soil and growing environment as a resource to be husbanded for future generations, rather than mined for short term gain.
Providing plants with a balanced food supply by feeding the many soil living creatures that live with composts, manures and other organic materials.
Choosing renewable resources, thereby creating a sustainable future.
Reducing pollution of the environment, by recycling garden, household and other wastes, rather than dumping or burning them.
Combating pests and diseases without using pesticides that may prove harmful to human health and that of domestic and wild animals.
Encouraging and protecting wildlife, by creating suitable habitats and by minimizing use of harmful pesticides.
Creating a safe and pleasant environment in which to work and play.
Moving with the times - taking new scientific discoveries and ideas into account, as well as the best traditional knowledge.
Using good horticultural practices.
Recognising the importance of genetic diversity and hence the preservation of threatened plant varieties.
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