As growers, we put so much love and care into our gardens. Watching a vegetable plant get decimated by a pest or disease can feel so frustrating and discouraging. However, pests are a part of organic gardening, so finding ways to deal with them is essential. 

The best part about gardening is planting and harvesting.

But what about what happens in between those two things? Maintenance. While maintenance may not be as glamorous as planting or harvesting, it is just as important. Even a small garden can produce loads of veggies if it is properly and regularly maintained. Gardens that are well maintained are healthier and more productive. 

There are ways to keep your garden low maintenance, but in general there are a few things we should all be doing regularly in the garden.