The first year that I had a garden I used Miracle Grow, and frankly I
did not have an incredible harvest with super sized veg. The next year
I began to use organic methods, mostly because it was more interesting
to me. An organic garden does require doing (I think) a bit more
research but that's what the winter is for! Beyond doing the research
or asking the questions (this group is very helpful) the organic
ingredients are very often no harder to aquire than any chemical
fertalizer. I do not live anywhere near to a Garden Centre and have
found everything I ever needed in my immediate neibourhood.

My yields are better now but that is probably due to the knowledge I
have built up over the last 4 years about what different veg like. I
would obviously have figured out some of it even if I had continued to
use Miracle Grow, but speaking for myself, because I was motivated to
do research for an organic garden I learnt a great deal more than I
would have.

As to specific suggestions about what you should use or frequency of
watering, that would depend on what you are growing. All the Miracle
Grow in the world won't help you if you over or under water.
Personally, in general, I water the established plants fairly well,
about twice a week. I try not to pamper the plants too much, they need
to be able to "take the heat" so to speak.

My watering comments depend greatly upon what you are growing and
where you are located too. I am in Toronto, Canada; someone in Texas
will probably have very different suggestions.

Hope that helps, somewhat.

jcm




"Seeker" wrote in message .. .
I'm debating whether or not to use Miracle Grow on my vegetable garden. I
like the idea of organic gardening, but don't know what to fertilize with.
It also seems that Miracle Grow gardens would have more yield. Opinions?

Also, how often should I water and fertilize? I know it depends on
temperature, climate, etc. Let's assume Northeastern U.S. with an already
wet season. I've held off watering because of it, but what should I do if,
say, there was a week with no rain? Water two or three times that week?
Thanks.