| What is Organic? WHY buy it ? From Whom? |
Certified Organic means that production practices have been
employed that meet or exceed governmental standards. In each case
an inspection and proof are undergone by that organization which
allows them to display a certain symbol. Most well known one is the
USDA symbol (circle with USDA in the top half and organic in the
lower half.)
Smaller groups are not required to undergo inspection and
proof, but are allow to referr to their products as "organic." They
may not display the seal or symbol.
For more information about organic certification visit:
www.oeffa.org or contact OEFFA's office 614-262-2022
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| Fresh Organic Parsley |
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| Fresh Organic Sage |
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| Fresh Organic Mint |
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Patti's Gifts does the herb drying
in our mid-western colder months
and grows fresh herbs during the
warmer months. Currently,
sage, mint, lavender, oregano,
basil, rosemary, calamint, parsley,
thyme, dandelion, cilantro, pleurisy
root, valarian, lemon verbena,
lemon balm, chocolate-mint,
bergamot, dill, chive, aloe, hops,
yarrow, angelica, santolina and
more is now growing. More variety
will, in 2011, be added along
with this collection. God willing!
Much of these are used inside
our sewn homeopathic products
They are all organic in nature.
They are beautiful and sweet to
smell. Lavender and lemon thyme
are my favorites this year. WOW!
| WHY BUY ORGANIC;
WHY BUY LOCAL??
1. FRESHNESS
2. TASTE
3. NUTRITION
4. PURITY
5. REGIONAL ECONOMICS
6. VARIETY
7. SOIL STEWARDSHIP
8. ENERGY CONSERVATION
9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
10. COST
11. STEPS TO SELF-RELIANCE
12. PASSING ON STEWARDSHIP ETHIC
(quoted from 2008 Good Earth Guide to Organic & Ecological Farms
and Gardens in Ohio.)
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Within weeks herbs will be ready for use. Dill, coriander, parsley, cat grass, rosemary, mint, sage, spicy basil, lavender, chive, wild spring onion, thyme and some veggies are tender shoots of tasty delights and heavenly aroma.
Strawberries and raspberries are greening up. Wild dandelion blossoms have emerged. Pick yours as I will to dry for a spring healthy tea to cleanse and feel sleepy, so drink it in the evening mixed with a tad of jasmine. Yummy!!
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