September 4, 2007
- Organic Fruits - Part 1
In 2002, an analysis by British scientists found that almost one-third of all food on sale in Great Britain was contaminated with toxic pesticides. That included fruit and vegetables. The figures are similar in other developed countries, as growers try to increase crop yield and fill supermarkets with tempting produce.
Many of these food-contaminating pesticides can [...]
June 8, 2007
- Organic Fruits and Vegetables - Top Ten List
Eating only organic fruits and vegetables is a good way to be sure you are getting the nourishment you need without the hazards of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides. But which organic fruits and vegetables are the best, and which non-organic fruits and vegetables are the worst?
The top ten organic fruits and vegetables as [...]
May 31, 2007
- Organic Fruit and Vegetable Supplement
Eating organic fruit and vegetables fresh from your own garden is the best way to get the nourishment you need. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to get all of the fresh organic fruit and vegetables you need.
* In winter, locally grown organic fruit and vegetables are unavailable. Imported produce may be costly. Organic fruit and [...]
May 18, 2007
- Organic Fruit Gardening Geometrically
Much is written about organic vegetable gardening, but organic fruit also has its place in the organic garden. Organic fruit gardening need not take a lot of space. We offer ideas and tips here for organic fruit gardening that uses geometric concepts to save space.
1. Organic Fruit Gardening in Boxes
Organic orange and lemon trees do [...]
March 26, 2007
- Organic Watermelon Is a Sweet Treat
Want to grow certified organic seedless watermelon? If so, you will have to stretch your meaning of “organic” to allow chemicals. Certified organic seedless watermelon must begin with seeds that were treated with a chemical to change the number of chromosomes they possess. The result is an un-natural, genetically modified fruit.
Some claim that it can [...]
March 5, 2007
- Grow Tasty Organic Fruit
Growing your own organic fruit will be better for your health, save you money, and provide tasty, sweet desserts. And you can easily grow great tasting, healthy, organic fruit in your own backyard.
1. Organic Fruit Trees
Even the smallest garden can accommodate an organic fruit tree. The tree can be a lovely addition to your property, [...]
