Many communities have been banning herbicides and insecticides on lawns and in parks, sometimes even in golf courses. This year there was a marked increase in dandelion bloom in May, and now, there appears to be a great crop of... (1 reply, last updated by calliopethree June 19, 2009)

" into our body, how badly does it screw things up? What about natural foods that have been raised on chemicals, petrochemicals, pesticides, herbicides, hormones, steroids? How nutritious do you think it’s going to end up... (2 replies, last updated by taboo February 19, 2008)

Monsanto (not the herbicide maker! — the winery in Tuscany) makes a very good one. The best is Avigonesi, but it’s pricey and considered a desecration to dip biscotti/cantucci into it. Though I am a huge fan of the... (2 replies, last updated by izzizzi June 26, 2007)

I was wondering if anyone else had tried Lolonis wines? I’ve tried the zinfandel and it is dreamy. from what ive read, lolonis winery cultivates their grapes using all organic methods. i.e. no chemical pesticides, herbicides... (2 replies, last updated by Midlife March 21, 2007)

, for one thing. Most mass-produced coffee is grown in open fields heavily treated with fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides."... (8 replies, last updated by Peter Cuce April 18, 2008)

Oh I so can’t wait for cherry picking season. I really enjoy going to Leona Valley, up by Palmdale. I have gone to one place the past 8 years. They use no pesticides, herbicides, which most orchards do up there. Anyways... (4 replies, last updated by Dayote December 4, 2007)

and US distributors, it does seem to have some good points - - they are naturally vine-ripened and don’t use artificial processes to ripen - No herbicides are used, only natural predators (good bugs) to control pests -... (0 replies, last updated by rworange June 1, 2006)

next month b) Deforestation to make room for the vines, plus herbicides and chemicals of all kinds, are killing the truffles c) The truffles you see in the market come from Emilia Romagna, from Asti, from wherever, but are not from... (3 replies, last updated by RicRios October 16, 2005)

It is true; they are all around. My concern has always been if there is any pesticides applied to the berry bushes. I spent a lot of time on Vashon as a kid and we knew the berries near us were clean. Does anyone know if there is... (9 replies, last updated by mrnelso September 19, 2009)

Tierra farms sustainably and doesn’t use herbicides or pesticides. It’s a greener operation than many farms that market themselves as “organic” and better quality too. But that’s just my opinion. (10 replies, last updated by snarkygirl August 24, 2006)

There are organic fertilizers, so it the potting soil was marketed as “organic,” the fertilizer that is in it should also be organic. A common misconception is that all fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides are bad... (10 replies, last updated by weezycom April 28, 2009)

're looking for more unusual produce, particularly pesticide/herbicide free then drive over to Carrboro. Vendors there may sell only items they produced themselves. (12 replies, last updated by Westy June 18, 2007)

harmony also makes an organic whipping cream, it’s about the same price range. i do however prefer organic foods, for the soul reason that the foods are not genetically modified, antibiotics, herbicides, pesticides or... (6 replies, last updated by jayt90 September 24, 2009)

with pesticides/herbicides. Be very conservative about where you pick – if in doubt assume the plants have been sprayed with something and avoid. Happy hunting and munching! (6 replies, last updated by hellaD August 28, 2009)

perhaps I was not really clear. I am a backyard gardener, growing veggies and herbs for our own consumption organically, without the use of comercial/chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. I am wondering, from a HEALTH... (8 replies, last updated by Sal Vanilla April 29, 2009)