Phil Johnson provides advice and assistance to gardeners wanting to know more about the many benefits of organic and native plant gardening. He will help you to understand and apply an ecological philosophy in your garden, and to use methods that build healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy food, and a healthy and beautiful environment. Methods include minimum tilling, mulching, composting, choosing appropriate plants, finding and applying organic fertilizers, using microbial inoculants, and pest control. Organic gardening is a holistic approach in which the gardener works with rather than against nature. The focus is on creating healthy plants in a healthy environment. Synthetic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers are harmful and not at all necessary.