Organic Gardening For Everyone Organic gardening refers to the process of growing vegetables, fruits, seeds, grains, and nuts in their natural environment. This means that there are no fungicides, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, poisonous fertilizers, or other chemicals present in the scene at any point in time. The soil is prepared and tilled rather than seeded, with manure, mulch, and other organic materials being used. The plants are grown and sprouted in a natural environment with the aid of water, minerals derived from compost, and the sun.