but true. The 'anything for a buck' philosophy reigns? The 'products' go thru soo many processors and distributors and repackaged etc that we may never know what is real.
Kind of a reminder of the 60's & 70's and the whole 'back to earth' movement. Some parts had validity. And, while Some progress has been made here, at the same time we never know what our meats and veggies are grown in or where, not to mention how processed and packaged.
I think akin in some ways [not all-gotta have my chocolate and ice cream!] that aspects of David's approach are valid. There are limitations tho for us who cannot eat other than specific foodstuffs or have food preparation issues due either to the neuropathy or the ability to stand, prepare and cook foods.

I would turn my whole front yard into a raised bed veggie garden If I could get away with it and wasn't anticipating some heavy equipment there for some perpetually postponed major house work in the future...I wouldn't worry about pilfering, as eggplant, squash, cukes and all well, there'd be more than enuf. Why the front yard? Only place where there's enuf sun!

Yes, Alkmyst, I sort of hi-jacked your thread. I think not in other ways tho. When I lived in an apartment...I tucked and tucked vegies and flowers around the foundation plantings...everyone enjoyed them - visually and practically. It can be done just about anywhere. So at least...if there's nothing deadly in that soil, you can control what goes in the ground and on the plants.

Good thoughts for all!? - j