I often get asked what should I be growing in my vegetable garden? And my usual response is strawberries.
Why you might ask? The simple cold hard truth is so you can enjoy them without the risk of chemical contamination. Supermarket shelved blemish free strawberry fruit comes at a price to our health. According to the Environmental Working Group, strawberries are ranked third out of 50 popular fruits and vegetables that retain pesticide residues.
The good news is that strawberries in the home garden are relatively simple and easy to grow. Their size and habit allows them to be grown in nearly any position, in pots and hanging baskets on balconies, or in the ground amongst other vegetables.