ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING Organic container gardening is an environmentally safe way to grow fruits, vegetables and other plants in containers. It represents gardening in containers using organic ingredients. In other words, a plant is grown using natural or organic fertilizers to make good soil. It acts as a plant lifeline when all this is done in containers; hence it is called container gardening. Gardening uses seed fertilizer and soil to grow a plant in a container or garden. Container gardening is ideal for those with only a small space for their plants. The main focus on containers for organic gardening is to choose something completely free of pesticides, herbs, fungicides, or synthetic chemicals. PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING : The principle of organic gardening is to improve the health of plants and the people who use them. But it also encourages using renewable resources that conserve soil, water and energy to improve the quality of the environment. Organic gardens can prevent toxins from contaminating plants when using containers. Safe container gardening means doing everything you can to avoid using containers that may contain chemicals that can get to your plants through the soil. TYPES OF CONTAINER USED FOR CONTAINER GARDENING: In organic container gardening, containers like terracotta, clay, plastic or wooden box. 1. TERRACOTTA OR CLAY: It is used by most people as it looks beautiful and is a traditional way of planting. Both containers have good drainage holes for soil and plant growth. 2. PLASTIC CONTAINER: Plastic is a reusable product found mainly in our homes. It is another method to grow a plant. 3.NATURAL STONE AND CONCRETE: Natural stone containers like clay or terracotta are an attractive and safe option for organic gardening. However, stone utensils are fragile, so they may not be as durable as wooden or plastic utensils on the outside. Concrete is a safe container material, but it can be heavy, so it is not suitable for the plants you will need to rotate. 4. RECYCLED PLASTIC CONTAINERS: The recycled plastic containers are light weight and durable and contribute to a healthy environment. Plastic is also cheaper and available in different colours, sizes and shapes. 5. WOODEN BOX: Wooden boxes or trays are the best way to grow plants in large quantities. It gives the best results to grow food in a wooden pot as it can be kept out due to the large space. VEGETABLES, FRUITS, HERBS GROWN IN ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING: Vegetables : Peppers, Baby Onion, Radishes, Peas, Mushroom, Bell Peppers, Beets, Carrots, Broccoli, Green Beans, Tomatoes. Fruits : Apples, Blackcurrants, Blue berries, Goose berries, Pears, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Strawberries, White currants. Herbs : Savory, Dill, Mint, Basil, Parsley, Chives, and Sweet Majoram. STEPS IN ORGANIC CONTAINER GARDENING: 1. Selection of good soil. 2. Providing the plants with suitable Sunlight. 3. Selection of a suitable container. 4. Choosing proper organic