Well, you've decided to enter into organic gardening. That is exciting, except for the fact that there is so much information and you haven't a clue where to begin. Don't worry, organic gardening tips are here! Listed below are some tips that will help you get started and organized so that you can become a successful organic gardener. Use companion plants. Companion planting is the pairing of plants within your vegetable garden, such as planting cabbage with tomatoes. Companion planting helps reduce the problems with insect pests, as it attracts natural pest-controlling wildlife. Companion planting is also a better use of the space in your garden, since you basically have two plants in the same plot. While Mother Nature will eventually do the work needed to create compost from a backyard pile, even if it is not actively tended, you can give her a helping hand by adding compost starter to the mix. Compost starters, available from the garden centers, add microorganisms t...