what might I use to get rid of bugs in my garden without using costly organic materials or poisens?

Is there something I could buy or make naturally that will get rid of ants and insects in the garden?

Is it okay to compost non-organic materials in an organic garden?

I take organic foods whenever possible. I’m going to be creating a vegetable garden that is pesticide-free and, therefore, organic. However, I do know that chemicals linger in non-organic produce (which is, of course, why I don’t buy it!). Will compost prefabricated from non-organic foods compromise the “organicity” of my garden and vegetables? How do [...]