Tag: organic fruit
Charity gets £100,000 to help families grow fruit and veg
This seems like a great idea. The article was just posted in the Northern Echo: A CHARITY has been given almost £100,000 to help disadvantaged families learn how to grow their own fruit and vegetables. OASES (Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists) was given the grant to help it deliver four Growing Together clubs around County…
Read MoreStrawberries Top The Dirty Dozen List
A recent CNN article states: “Strawberries again top 2018’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ fruits and veggies” It goes on to say: When testing samples, the USDA personnel wash or peel produce to mimic consumer practices. A single sample of strawberries showed 20 pesticides, the report indicated. More than 98% of strawberries, spinach, peaches, nectarines, cherries and apples…
Read MoreAre You Like Joni Mitchell?
Joni Mitchell once sang: “Hey farmer farmer, Put away that D.D.T. now Give me spots on my apples, But leave me the birds and the bees Please” Sorry Joni, It seems, in general, most people don’t want spots on their apples. For fruit to sell in the supermarkets it has to look immaculate, no blemishes…
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