We lost our garden this year because of pests. The kids and I were discussing why we lost the crops. The conversation meandered to conventionally grown blueberries and strawberries and other fruits and vegetables and why they are so bad for you. We discussed conventionally and organically grown foods, which they are no stranger too, and how and why people use pesticides and herbicides. We talked about the economics of food and the health ramifications of non-organic foods. We had a great conversation, full of give and take with lots of questions and exchanging of ideas, possible solutions, and opinions. Our conversation ended as I continued to clean up from lunch.
A short while later Annie compassionately says, "Mom, it's important to invite our friends The Organic Side!"
