Backyard gardening

 I've noticed with organic gardening or any farming in partucular there are two important things you must do: know your climate and know your neighbors. Odds are they have a gardening story or two. Grow what grows best in your area. I live in the NW and think potatoes, corn, carrots, zucchini (or any gourd really) are the sure thing for beginners in general. Corn is a different story.