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Lakefriendly GardeningPage 1LakefriendlyGardeningThe Vermont and New York Master Gardener Programs supported by the University of Vermont and Cornell Extensionand Lake Champlain Sea Grant support the objectives of the Lake Champlain Management Plan and Basin Program.This factsheet is intended to help prevent or reduce pollution coming from residences within the Lake Champlain Basin.Organic GardeningIn a time of increasing ecological awareness organicgardening has engaged the attention of home gardeners asa way of addressing both health and environmental concerns. Organic gardening practices are quite simply goodgardening practices. Efforts to rebuild soil and handle insect and disease problems in the least toxic way can alsoproduce successful flower and vegetable gardens as wellas lawns. The homeowners choices about lawn care andgardening techniques have significant impact on soil waterand wildlife. The average homeowner uses up to 10 timesmore chemicals per acre than farmers so organic methodsare appropriate to consider in our own yards and gardens.Protect soil structureSoil provides the basis for healthy plants and gardenersspend much time building soil. Soil is composed of about25% air 25% water and 50% organic matter mineralsand living organisms. Protect the soil. First dont step onthe soil. Soil compaction ruins the soil structure and theporosity of (ability for water to pass through) the soilwhich can take years to correct. To avoid this problemimprove garden layout and tilling practices. Raised bedsare a fine technique whether enclosed in boards or stoneor simply formed by hoe or rake. Maintain permanentpaths between planted areas and practice shallow tillingto protect the soil structure and reduce the likelihood ofstirring up dormant weed seeds. Ideal gardens consist ofsoil that is fluffy with high organic matter; noncrop areasare mulched with permanent paths between beds and thegarden needs little if any tilling.Organic gardeningprinciples for lakefriendlyg ...

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