Cindy Chapman grabs some pea pods at a farmers market Tuesday,
June 24, 2008, in West Allis, Wis. The floods that damaged farms
in southern Wisconsin earlier this month are likely to result in
fewer fruits and vegetables at farmers markets this summer and
help boost already high prices for organic eggs and meat in the
fall. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) With all the talk about pesticides
in regular grocery store produce and the price you pay for the
organic produce, we are left with few options. So how about
growing your own! Growing your own organic food seems time
consuming but many people are opting to do so. You know that
there are no pesticides and you can help reduce your carbon
footprint by limiting trips to the grocery store. There are
several ways to start your own garden. If you have a yard, pick
a spot that gets at least half a days sunshine and has easy
access to water. Walk your garden daily to look for pests and
weeds and most importantly do your research on what types of
plants have a good local track