KATHRYN P ROSENTHAL wrote:
> This is one of the things that concerns me the most. I grew some of my own
> food this summer and I'm quite sure that some/all of the seeds I bought were
> genetically altered. I also buy small plants from local nurserys for some
> veggies, and they are probably not "pure" either.
There are some excellent seed companies out there. Two are:
Seeds of Change (call 1 888 762 7333 for catalog)
Seed Savers Exchange (call 319-382-5990 or write them at 3076 North Winn
Road, Decorah IA 52101
> Does anyone know if the pesticides on apples/pears can be removed by
> scrubbing them with soap & water?? I hate to throw away the peels.
Scrubbing helps, but why not buy organic apples? Should be widely
available. Tastes 10 times better and costs only twice as much.
> O.K., I'll stop complaining.
No, keep complaining. Complain to the USDA that they're protecting the
chemical companies and letting the consumers be poisoned.
Lynnet