Gail Saito

I have volunteered in a drive through food pantry for about 4 years now.  
What I have learned...  
  We support those who truly need food.
  Do not judge someone by the car they drive.  Perhaps an uncle died and gave it to them.  We don't know and we shouldn't judge!
  Most in my community are very grateful for what we are able to give them.
  There will always be people who abuse the system, any system.
  Many markets in our area are gracious and donate food.  That says a lot about a business.

When presented with a pecan pie and sang to (happy birthday), the homeless man on a bicycle lowered his head and shed a tear.  Doesn't that say it all?

Ooo, just what I was looking for. Thank you so much!!

I have a small lawn for the dog.  I currently have a huge outbreak of what I think is spotted spurge.  In some places, you can't even see the lawn!  For a while I was hand digging it out, but there is just too much.  Any suggestions (minus chemicals) would be appreciated.

If you haven’t tried cranberry beans, you must!  I find them creamier than pintos.

For all of you who are growing the tasty snap and snow peas, did you know that the leaves are edible?  I just learned that from a friend.  Going to put them into my stirfry.  Love it when most of the plant is edible!

Thank you all.  I have contacted a few.  Will see what happens.

Yes, ornamental alliums.

Does anyone know of a source in the US that sells organic alliums?  Trying to stay away from neonics.

Raven, your book is awesome!!!  Thanks for all of your effort putting this much needed information together, in this chemical driven world.  

I haven't planted asparagus, but it is on my list.  My question is, how much water do they require during the summer months (hot and dry here in Oregon)?