Sustainable Gardening: It’s All The Rage! Principles and
Practices for the Organic Gardener By Bill Kohlhaase, Planet
Natural Sustainability is a movement that embraces all facets of
human endeavor. “Sustainable” means to perpetuate existence as
well as to provide sustenance and nourishment. Today, the word
is attached to everything from forestry to ceiling tile.
Sustainability is most often associated with the environment and
specifically to our landscapes and gardens. What is a
sustainable garden? It is an organic garden taken a step
further. Following organic gardening practices will sustain
soils and plants while it nourishes and sustains your family,
both physically and aesthetically. Organic gardening also points
us towards other gardening practices that pursue the goal of
sustainability by conserving resources. Sustainability isn’t a
commodity as much as it is a lifestyle. It has immediate as well
as long-term rewards. Generally, sustainability is forward-
thinking, looking ahead to secure a future for