Comments on: Pesticides in Produce

By: The Worsted Witch »

The Worsted Witch » — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:16:02 +0000

[...] “Ethical” parents face extra £700 in the U.K. What this story doesn’t add is that it’s possible to live frugally and consciously—buying gently used, for instance, won’t wallop your wallet. You can also make your own green cleaning supplies, and even skincare products. Fresh organic produce can also be affordable if you try growing your own, or by joining a co-op or a community-supported agriculture (CSA) group. (You can also just avoid the conventional produce that have the highest pesticide loads if money is truly tight.) [...]

By: The Worsted Witch » Chemical Pollution Harms Kids’ Brains

The Worsted Witch » Chemical Pollution Harms Kids’ Brains — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:15:14 +0000

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By: Tamar

Tamar — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:58:56 +0000

Hey there, I’m new to your blog and so glad I found it. I really appreciate your attention to those, like me and my husband, who would veyr much like to make more environmentally-conscious choices but are often stymied by the price tag involved. So this type of guide is really helpful!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:45:56 +0000

I linked to the list and sent it out to my nearest and dearest. We try our best to always buy organic but when times are tight I find myself swayed by the almighty budget. This helps a great deal.

By: Solidly Average » Blog Archive » Link Roundup*

Solidly Average » Blog Archive » Link Roundup* — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:06:46 +0000

[...] In food news (does food new fit under the feminsit catagory? I certainly think so!) The Worsted Witch discusses Pesticides in Produce and how it negatively affects our health. But Mon$anto doesn’t seem to think so. Bastids.** [...]

By: Venessa

Venessa — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:39:33 +0000

It’s great that there are resources out there for people who need to pick and choose what to buy organically. I try to buy everything organic because even if the food isn’t loaded with residue, it’s still bad for groundwater, wildlife, etc.

Chelee, I always try to buy local above all else. I try not to buy food shipped from all corners of the earth because of all the fossil fuels and other resources it wastes. Plus, it’s good to support local farmers. If I were you, I would get to know my local growers and encourage them to start growing organically. It might not be as hard as it seems. You can also try to find a local CSA where you can subsribe to weekly vegetables, usually they are organic. Try Local Harvest’s website. I am new to reading this blog, so sorry if this is all old news.

By: azgoddess

azgoddess — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:56:43 +0000

ever read silent spring? and oldy but a goodie!! thanks and happy all hollows eve!

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:37:41 +0000

As always a wise witch. Besides the obvious health issues- buying organic makes it more economically feasible for all of us over time. Sometimes I can’t quite get myself to do it, and then a great and lucid thinker like you reminds me again of what really matters. We are working on developing organic love products now. Not easy, but it only makes sense. Thanks for keeping the light on. Happy Halloween to all of us fine witches.

By: Chelee

Chelee — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:04:57 +0000

I’m so torn. Buy only organic or buy local. While I can get some organic produce local, there is a lot I can’t.

Chekhov, this may be a question for you.(: