Comments on: Gardening, Cooking, and Making Your Family Healthier

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:35:09 +0000

I grew spinach 2 years ago when I started my garden in late september, and BONUS it came back as a very early spring crop before going to seed early. So this year I planted some again late in the fall so that I will have some nice baby greens early in the spring. This past Summer I grew (and ate!) Swiss chard for the first time. Only 2 plants and it is still producing! It’s mid January now and I’ve had all we can eat for the past 6 months! Yay for greens! Great ideas too on how to sneak them in and use them up in recipes:)

By: Texas Gardner

Texas Gardner — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:34:43 +0000

I tried to grow spinach in San Antonio Texas with little success. I may try to cover my crop next time with a net or something to prevent bugs from getting to them. Boc Choy does really well and the easiest to grow.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:35:18 +0000

Great post! Thank you for all this helpful information. It’s true that it’s very important to cook healthy with organics when possible!

By: Marta Ratajszczak

Marta Ratajszczak — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:16:26 +0000

It’s interesting that you talk so much about growing food, because in Poland, this is seen as something done by “village” people – and not done by educated, urbane people who have a garden. Yet – as you point out, you can get so much from such a small area of your garden.

I’m always trying to talk to my customers about the possibility of growing their own food – but – many of them just do not see the value in doing so. It’s a shame.

By: James

James — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:29:39 +0000

We love going green and believe everyone should start to grow their own food. Its a much better way to stay healthy and to create less carbon emissions. I love Romain Lettuce. There are also some fruit trees that are great to grow. Very Easy. Also if interested check out this cheap plant store online. http://plantaestore.com/

Cheap Everything and even a FREE PLANT!!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:26:53 +0000

I’ve got that coloured Swiss Chard in a pot on my terrace!!
They’re really decorative and good!!!
Greetings from Italy!
Laura

By: Seattle Katie Jones

Seattle Katie Jones — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:11:19 +0000

We are in the process of house hunting and one of the requirements is a place to grow a nice vegetable garden. Not only for the cost, but for the health reasons you mentioned. In the meantime the local Farmer’s Market will do.

By: DONA

DONA — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:57:16 +0000

Great info. Thanks

By: Scentsy Wickless Candles

Scentsy Wickless Candles — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:02:17 +0000

It’s nice to see someone else realize the importance of using food as a fuel instead of indulgence, however, I must confess I’m not perfect yet. I do try to impliment as many of the power foods in my diet as possible. If I don’t get a chance to use them in my food, I always try to use them in a daily vegetable juice. It also helps relieve the guilt as I continuously work on the journey.