...I surely will.

Jarrows was one mentioned in this forum's posts I have read so far.


Something tells me that 'sterilizing', and poor gardening practices which cause soil micro organisms to die, are hurting us.

I strongly feel we must grow our own, with as little disturbance of the soil as possible...and eat directly from the garden.


There was a condo development, in San Francisco, I believe, that stunned me.

The winding paths through the grounds were planted with ornamental shrubs, etc., but fruits and vegetables were added, too...for the pleasure and nutrition of the residents...particularly the children.

A child on his/her way home from school could pull a carrot and munch.

Some residents liked to plant gardens in their roof balconies...and added vines and more around their individual homes.

The combinations of plants chosen would be critical, of course, but it was obvious a true gardener had contributed to the value of the property.

Sadly, I never heard of another development along the same lines.


Also sadly, commercial growers seem to have been sold the ideas of 'additives' and machines on the land. The work involved rises significantly.

A few weeks back I heard a radio talk that suggested that 'new methods' of farming causes the traditional methods and wisdom to be forgotten.


I watched three acres of 'heritage' land, uncontaminated, be overworked, just last year. They first worked in a huge load of dessicated manure. It broke my heart to see it.

The men doing it thought they were producing 'organic' veggies, but they didn't know what they had to begin with...my 'hints' fell on deaf ears.


In a lovely little old book, years ago, the author suggested that there are three subjects that should not be spoken of in polite company...religion, politics, and gardening.

The author went on to explain that he, himself, had a run-in with a gentleman who was adamant about how deep the trench should be for growing sweetpeas...the flowers.

:D


I see some advocate the food grown on trees and shrubs, but never twig to the fact that these plants don't get plowed up annually!


There is more I'd like to say, particularly about water, but I'll leave it at this, for now.


Soil micro organisms are so important to growing vibrant and health-giving plants...just as body immunity is to controlling outside organism invasion...and has been for thousands of years.

Funny thing is that the 'old' ways are so much easier, and more effective.


Thanks for the 'heads-up'.

Fledgling

You sound very anal retentive.