Comments on: Q & A ~ Organic Foods

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:23:51 +0000

I just wanted to let you know of another great resource since I too live in a Md suburb. I have used but am unaffilated with washingtonsgreengrocer.com. They will deliver weekly a box of produce, organic or not, that they try to keep as local as possible. The owners are for resturantuers and got tired of getting produce that did not meet their standards. You can opt to do it weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed. I think the price is reasonable for the convienence and freshness of the products! Hope this helps.

By: Beth@Not a Bow in Sight

Beth@Not a Bow in Sight — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:41:18 +0000

Thanks for the great tips. I’d love to have my own garden. I just need to figure out how to get started.

By: Jenna @ Newlyweds

Jenna @ Newlyweds — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:40:18 +0000

Wow that is alarming how much pesticides are in foods. We are lucky to live in a milder climate here in the Gulf Coast of Texas and we have a year round garden.

By: amy

amy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:51:36 +0000

I’m also in the suburbs of DC and totally interested in CSA’s. Could you email me some info?

By: Dreamer

Dreamer — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:56:27 +0000

Wow, that is really eye opening. I knew I loved my home grown produce for a reason. I am really missing it right about now.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:38:27 +0000

I’ve been wanting to eat more organic items, but wasn’t sure which ones were more worth it than others. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:11:41 +0000

You stole my post!!! Okay, not really. Since we decided to start doing some organics I have been doing research. I went on Sara Snow’s website and she talks about the “Dirty Dozen” for Fruits and Veggies and the cleanest. I was going to do a post on it this upcoming week. I guess great minds think a like : )

Have to admit though….I loved your post. I didn’t know the % of pesticides in F&V…yuck!!!

I can’t wait to hear about Container Kitchen Garden. I am PETRIFIED of worms so I have never been able to do a garden.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:07:54 +0000

Great article! Since we have a shady yard, growing my own has not been successful on a large scale. However, I just found a Mennonite CSA that with pick up at a home down the street–no more excuses for not joining!

By: Lawanda

Lawanda — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:53:41 +0000

I totally agree. I don’t usually buy organic, but I have a lot of home grown, which is much better

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:55:25 +0000

What a great post! Thank you. It was really encouraging to me. I’m already dreaming about a garden this year and will have to check the library for the book you mentioned.
Of course, any advice about gardening in future posts would be *awesome*. Hint, hint.

Hope you’re having a great vacation!