Hi, guys,

I've been buying my organic fruit and veg from a local organic food store. After doing this for a month and a half I found that it hits our pocket so much , especially now that I have to buy "ordinary" food for my husband and child PLUS food for myself.

My question is: could anyone please suggest where I can find organic fruit and veg a bit cheaper?

Are there any wholesalers that also sell to the public? I've contacted "Steve's Organics" but still haven't heard back from them.

Are there any ORGANIC pick-your-own places around Adelaide? I've done an Internet search and found only conventional farms like this.

I've never been to an organic farmer's market. Does anyone ever go there? Is it cheaper to shop there than at organic shops?

Thanks a lot for any kind of information!

Thank, durianrider!

I sure know the answer but there is no easy solution here, not in my opinion. I don't want any more endless arguments about what's better for you I've decided to do "my job" gradually (just like Victoria Boutenko says it in her "12 steps") by not praying all the time but introducing more and more raw stuff into my family's diet. It's hard to do though from the financial point of view

I see about Steve. I should probably go there myself or is it not such a good idea?

I read about "Organically Grown" on this forum but haven't been there yet since it's quite a long way away from me. Will go there one day though.

Do you buy from these farms or do you pick your own fruit and veg there? Are they open to the public?

Thanks

Thanks for great advice

All of this foraging talk has me really excited, especially since I spend a huge chunk of my paycheck each week on organic fruits and veggies.  Can you recommend any good websites/books/guides that have pictures of these edible "weeds" so that I can identify them?  Also where is a good place to go foraging around Adelaide?  I live in the CBD (no garden, so sad) but I have a bike so I can get around the nearby suburbs.

edible weeds - our local library has a great book by Tim Lowe (/Low?)  on Australian edible weeds.  just the common ones, but great pics and descriptions and uses.  same author also has a very good book on native edible plants.

& as d.r. said, check out the fruit growing around your area, keep an eye on trees and most people are happy to share when they have too much fruit!