This one went smoothly in good time, five-and-a-half minutes. We had a lot of Concord grapes growing wild on the old family farm. They made great jelly for winter.
Although we have plenty of grape vines growing wild here in Florida, I have never found any fruit. The harvest depends on good soil and a healthy bee population. Apparently, both are lacking here.
I would think grapes would be naturally 'organic.'
JUDY2014
Sep 18, 2016
They are sprayed with chemicals.....non-gmo products have no chemicals......some farmers actually use lady bugs to keep pests away. I have lady bugs in my garden....love those little suckers.
trynfindit
Sep 19, 2016
Just wash 'em good (the grapes, not the ladybugs).
JUDY2014
Sep 20, 2016
Washing does nothing. watched a segment on 15 dirty foods....they washed them in 4 different products to remove chemicals..none worked..not even bleach.
Chemicals were absorbed in the roots and then to the fruit/veggie. Proven cancer, tumor, sterility etc. I saw rats with huge tumors that were fed non-organic food..scary. So, I stay away from the chemical as much as I can for my family. Don't be fooled by so called washing, you can get some chemical off but not enough to be totally safe.
trynfindit
Sep 20, 2016
Well, my mom washed her fruits and vegs and she lived to 91; I'm 68 and will just keep washing them too. Hugs.
retirenow14
Sep 20, 2016
I wash mine, also, but some fruits do easily absorb chemicals. A friend of mine ate a banana, and had to be rushed to the hospital 15 minutes later. Apparently the pesticide permeated the skin and absorbed into the fruit.
JUDY2014
Sep 21, 2016
Hey, I wash mine too....I am just saying you cannot get off all chemicals. Don't forget....we did not use all these chemicals when I was growing up....look at antibiotics now...many cannot be used anymore. Things change and we need to be aware and read all labels as best we can. No one can protect you from everything, we all must do our own research. My mom lived until 92 cancer free and I am 75 and hopes to live longer. So I try and be diligent. It's so easy now to Google things on the net for information.
As far as I know, there is no legal definition of the word "organic", as applied to vegetables or fruit. It seems that what organic really translates to is "more expensive".
I love these grapes and they are really good for you.
I feel blah today. Did you ever have days that everything looked bad
These grapes are really good and it was a fun puzzle to work.
Cast your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you.
God, today I give my problems to You. I know that You are in control of everything and I believe You are willing to help me.
Please help me to find peace in You.
I started this note and it got away from me so I started again and it posted both notes. Didn't want anyone to think I was losing it.
olamae61
Sep 17, 2016
The thought never occurred to me! You are blessing!
aussiesapphire
Sep 17, 2016
Dear Joyce, so unusual to see you a bit down as your messages are always upbeat and beautiful. I pray that cloud will lift and you will see joy in everything as you usually do. God bless you heaps and many hugs.
mamag15
Sep 18, 2016
Feel better soon my Dear Friend. I pray that God will lift you up and put His loving arms around you. He is an all sovereign Lord and He is the One True Comforter.Pray that tomorrow will be better for you.
I have always loved grapes and have 2 vines in my yard-one green, one purple, but I give them all away as I now get sick from them. This year it looks like I was away when they got ripe and the varmints got them all.
Another di-vine puzzle for which I am grapeful.
Wishing you a day that brings your hopes and dreams coser to fruition.
Although we have plenty of grape vines growing wild here in Florida, I have never found any fruit. The harvest depends on good soil and a healthy bee population. Apparently, both are lacking here.
Chemicals were absorbed in the roots and then to the fruit/veggie. Proven cancer, tumor, sterility etc. I saw rats with huge tumors that were fed non-organic food..scary. So, I stay away from the chemical as much as I can for my family. Don't be fooled by so called washing, you can get some chemical off but not enough to be totally safe.
I feel blah today. Did you ever have days that everything looked bad
These grapes are really good and it was a fun puzzle to work.
Cast your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you.
God, today I give my problems to You. I know that You are in control of everything and I believe You are willing to help me.
Please help me to find peace in You.
God bless you all.
Another di-vine puzzle for which I am grapeful.
Wishing you a day that brings your hopes and dreams coser to fruition.
My favorite grapes are red seedless!