Outline of organic gardening and farming

Organic Farming:
– Relies on fertilizers of organic origin
– Emphasizes techniques like crop rotation and companion planting
– Encourages biological pest control
– Supports mixed cropping
– Fosters insect predators

Principles of Organic Agriculture:
– Based on living ecological systems and cycles
– Works with and sustains ecological systems
– Builds relationships to ensure fairness
– Managed in a precautionary and responsible manner
– Protects the health and well-being of current and future generations

Physiological Plant Disorders:
– Plant disorders caused by environmental factors
– Includes nutrient deficiencies like boron, calcium, iron, etc.

Plant Pathology:
– Plant diseases caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria
– Includes honey fungus, rust, specific replant disease

Weeds:
– Indicator plants
– Dynamic accumulator

Organic Organizations:
– Organic Crop Improvement Association
– Good Gardeners Association (UK)
– Garden Organic (UK)
– International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
– Permaculture Association (Britain)