Organic gardening shouldn't be a mystery. "You grow appropriate varieties, keep them healthy and cared for and when problems occur, choose the least toxic option," observes Marie Iannotti. Note that while folks often associate "organic gardening" most closely with growing vegetables, the same principles apply to growing flowers, grass, trees and shrubs. For instance, if you need to use a pesticide, opt for something organic, something that won't harm the bees that pollinate our plants. Let About's Gardening Guide introduce you to the essentials of organic gardening.

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