Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 Another question for Doc! I am trying to decide which is the lesser of two evils: purchasing organic produce that has been shipped cross-country, or purchasing locally grown produce that has been grown with chemicals. We have virtually eliminated chemically grown produce from our diet (has been one year now!) But, there is a vineyard down the road from me and it is harvest-time. We went last year with the kids and picked grapes, then I found out the owner had used a fungicide. I talked to the owner and he said that it was impossible to grow grapes in our area without some form of chemicals used because of the hot, humid summers we get (SE Michigan). Well, the kids are begging to go pick grapes again (they saw the flyer that they are ready) and I really don't know if we should. It has been a long haul over this past year and I don't want to backtrack! Doc, your opinion please! Warm regards, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I am trying to decide which is the lesser of two evils: purchasing organic produce that has been shipped cross-country, or purchasing locally grown produce that has been grown with chemicals. Interesting question, as I find myself in the same boat. We have a lot of farmers' markets and roadside stands here and most of the local people use some form of pesticide. Their produce is so fresh and good and I figure that, although they may have little something on it, they certainly aren't out doing massive crop dusting on their little gardens. So I often buy what they grow in the summer and just wash it really well. I'd be interested to hear Doc's reply. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 I can understand the local farmers thinking that they need the pesticides. Maybe if you suggest organic pesticides and fertilizers? Gardens Alive has a great line and it would be better than what you get at Walmart. Just a thought for next year? Ramona Quoting MorningGlory113: > I am trying to decide which is the lesser of two evils: purchasing > organic produce that has been shipped cross-country, or purchasing > locally grown produce that has been grown with chemicals. > > Interesting question, as I find myself in the same boat. We have a lot of > farmers' markets and roadside stands here and most of the local people use > some > form of pesticide. Their produce is so fresh and good and I figure that, > although they may have little something on it, they certainly aren't out > doing > massive crop dusting on their little gardens. So I often buy what they grow > in the > summer and just wash it really well. I'd be interested to hear Doc's reply. > > Gloria > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 herbal remedies , ramona@r... wrote: > Maybe if you suggest organic pesticides and fertilizers? > Ramona > Believe me, I have suggested organic alternatives until I am blue in the face! I guess the old adage about old dogs is true! I do grow a lot of the produce that my family consumes, but there are some things that I don't have, such as fruit and nut trees and a vineyard. I do have a source for organic apples, but stone fruits are impossible to find this year (we were hit by a frost that wiped out the organic peach and cherry blossoms ) I was just curious as to what Doc would do in this situation, because I feel like I am between a rock and a hard place! I am leaning towards putting up a bushel of non-organic peaches for the winter and picking the non-organic grapes, but would really love his guidance! Warm regards, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 If these are your only choices, you should really go with the ORGANIC. The locally grown = grown with chemicals will most likely have pesticides, herbicides, and un-natural fertilizers as well as what you mentioned. This farmer is probably blowing smoke through his ears and / or is just ignorant. Grapes in that area CAN be grown organically. I wouldn't allow the "back track" ;-) In Health and Love, Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - Lori herbal remedies Saturday, September 03, 2005 9:48 PM Herbal Remedies - concerning organic produce Another question for Doc!I am trying to decide which is the lesser of two evils: purchasing organic produce that has been shipped cross-country, or purchasing locally grown produce that has been grown with chemicals. We have virtually eliminated chemically grown produce from our diet (has been one year now!) But, there is a vineyard down the road from me and it is harvest-time. We went last year with the kids and picked grapes, then I found out the owner had used a fungicide. I talked to the owner and he said that it was impossible to grow grapes in our area without some form of chemicals used because of the hot, humid summers we get (SE Michigan). Well, the kids are begging to go pick grapes again (they saw the flyer that they are ready) and I really don't know if we should. It has been a long haul over this past year and I don't want to backtrack! Doc, your opinion please! Warm regards, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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