Spring Preparedness
Soak soil with compost tea and mulch deeply. Plant heat-tolerant greens and herbs in rising beds to maximize organic yields.
Seasonal Advice for a Year-Round Organic Garden
Tailor your organic beds for Shangri-La’s spring blooms and tropical flair. The tips below focus on soil health, composting, and plant partnerships that thrive in warm climates.
Summer Sustenance
Shade cloths and mulches protect crops from intense sun. Use drip irrigation to conserve water while feeding roots with organic amendments.
Autumn Abundance
Plant cool-season crops early, rotate beds, and enrich soil with legume cover crops to restore nitrogen naturally.
Winter Wellness
Keep a minimal-waste routine: compost scraps, mulch orchard floors, and protect perennials with light fleece where needed.
Organic Farming Principles
Shangri-La Garden emphasizes soil-first farming, biodiversity, and chemical-free pest management. Our approach blends tropical vigor with Missouri’s seasonal rhythm.
Soil Health
Build living soils with compost, biochar, and diverse organic matter to improve structure and nutrient cycling.
Biodiversity
Companion planting and habitat plants attract pollinators and beneficials, reducing pests naturally.
Water Stewardship
Efficient irrigation and rainwater harvesting support lush growth with minimal waste.
Natural Pests
Encourage predatory insects and use organic sprays only as a last resort, following label guidelines.
Seasonal Tips Gallery
Composting Essentials
Balance green and brown materials; keep it moist and aerated for a thriving heap that feeds beds continuously.
Mulching Magic
Organic mulches reduce moisture loss, suppress weeds, and gradually enrich the soil as they break down.
Seed Savers
Save seeds from non-hybrid varieties to maintain regional adaptions and flavor profiles.
Pollinator Paths
Plant nectar-rich flowers along borders to attract bees and butterflies through peak seasons.