FREE Grow Your Own Organic Herbs from Garden Organic for iOS

A preview of our forthcoming full-sized app "Grow Your Own Organic Fruit & Herbs".This FREE Grow Your Own Organic Herbs app from Garden Organic is a handy, quick-reference tool, providing all the information you need to start growing your own herbs. Its a must for organic gardeners everywhere.This is the companion app to our other apps, Grow Your Own Vegetables, Everything You Want to Know About Composting and Organic Gardening Guidelines.Organic gardeners focus their energy into increasing the natural health of their soil, choosing appropriate plant varieties, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden.FREE Grow Organic Herbs is divided into two main sections: Get Started & Grow Herbs.Get StartedTips for growing organic including:- composting- use of organically grown seeds- encouraging wildlife that feed on pests- mulching- conservation of water- things to avoid Grow HerbsAn illustrated A-Z growing guide for popular herb varieties, each with useful facts on:- suggested species- how and when to plant- growing tips- average growing period- equipment needed- germination time- average plant size- family group to grow with- seed information- when to harvest- key nutritional content- PLUS a handy calendar to help you plan your gardening year The organic approach to growing recognises that all living things depend on one another, from pests and soil to flowers and wildlife, all are inter-related - even us. We are all responsible for how we treat the soil and the environment, to safeguard it for future generations.By using organic methods for your kitchen garden, allotment, or community garden, you can 'grow your own' free from pesticides in healthy soil maintained with compost from recycled materials. FREE Grow Organic Herbs is for use by all levels of gardener, from raw novice to experienced professional. The methods are also relevant for use by children, the gardeners of the future. About Garden OrganicGarden Organic is the UK national charity dedicated to researching and promoting sustainable growing, and has been at the forefront of organic horticulture for over 50 years. Garden Organic has aimed to ensure this app will be of real practical use and cover every aspect of vegetable growing using organic methods.Organic gardening methods harness the natural cycles and processes that promote plant growth. The app will help users care for the environment and to cut their carbon footprint by reducing, reusing and recycling resources, while creating a flourishing growing space. Why organic gardening mattersGardening and growing offers great benefits for us all - benefits for the environment, for peoples health and wellbeing, for food security and for building stronger communities. Our outdoor growing space, be it the private garden, community garden, allotment, school garden, or just a small space nearby, is a place where we relax and recharge both spiritually and physically. It is also a place where we can learn and reconnect with nature and the food we eat and where we can take practical action to adopt sustainable lifestyles. Using the organic approach to gardening and growing, which Garden Organic has been promoting for over 50 years, will ensure that these benefits can be achieved and enjoyed to their full potential.