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Organic food is good for health, and many people have begun to realize this. With the increase in awareness of benefits of organic foods, these foods are getting more and more expensive. To keep things under the budget and to enjoy good health as well, you can plan a co-op organic garden with your neighbors. Home-grown food is fresh and goes directly from the garden to your plate. There are some steps that you can follow to begin your organic co-op garden.

1. Discuss the types of vegetable seeds you want to sow, and other equipment that you would require.

2. Start with a small area. Select a land piece that gets ample sunlight, and has a water source nearby. Try to avoid any area that is near to buildings or industries.

3. Say goodbye to weed killers and pesticides. Do not use these products on your plants, ever.

4. Examine the dirt for debris. If it has stones larger than a fingernail, remove them.

5. Do not walk over the planted soil. You can build a walking path along the land.

6. Put organic material, like dry leaves over the land, and use compost instead of fertilizers.

Following these steps, you can make a co-op organic garden for your neighborhood. Such type of a garden is a great idea, as it gives you healthy organic food that is grown in your own garden- so you know for sure that it is organic, plus it saves a lot of your money, given the rising costs of organic foods. If you live in the country area, you can grow your organic crop in quite a large area, and can even sell the surplus. This will bring you good profits. Organic food is cheaper