Saturday Soundness ~ Farm vs. Pharm

Good afternoon Paula,

I agree there are fewer really in the business of farming and that is not good a good thing, the same as ranchers. We need to be careful because the organic way of getting these natural ingredients are far better for you than what big Pharm can offer you.

Thanks for sharing Paula!!! Great message here!!! I am a flower gardener myself.

Gardening and small farming take a great deal of effort and planning. Additionally, the cost of land keeps many from taking up these endeavors like they once did. We need our local farmers, so make sure to support them when you can.

Paula, I did bring thyme and rosemary with me from Denver, and love spices.   Know they are beneficial to our health.

HI Paula- More and more people I know have some kind of garden in their backyard. (Look at Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! )  My cousin and her husband have a productive one and share their extra eggplant.   I've tried growing rosemary but did not have much luck. 

We are natural gardeners, Paula and understand the many benefits of growing our own food and herbs. Our pantry is being filled right now and by the end of growing season, we will eat very well for the next year!

Good morning Paula. You are correct there are fewer farmers with road side stands. We liv win Andrea where they used to be prevalent. We moved in and they moved on. A matter of bad luck for us and good timing for them to sell to home builders, the new breed of farmer oil our area. Have to study your list . Thanks. Enjoy your day.

Let food be thy medicine is something that I live by, and I don't want to ever take a prescription medication.  I feel so bad for those who do because they will never truly be healthy.  It even frustrates me to see my Dad take so many pills, but he is close to 80 years old, haha.

Quite a few things on out future garden list (visiting the new home site this week so I'll finally have a better idea of how much space we have...or don't)!  We bought some tomatoes and corn from a local market yesterday.  The small farmer tomatoes taste so much better than the big box store versions that seem more about shelf life and less about taste.

Hi Paula,
I couldn't agree more. Farmers' markets are about more than fresh food—they help preserve local agriculture, small businesses, and community connections. There is something special about meeting the people who grow our food.

I love fresh food!  And thankfully there is a lot to be found in our area.  As for gardening, not me deal anymore.   Other than a few pots  in our alcove, when I can again.  I love fresh home grown tomatoes.  Great post Paula!

Thanks for the good information, Paula. I love the idea of taking care of issues with natural food and spices. The older I get, the more anti-pharm I am.