What is Access to Organics?

 We are a store providing our community with Fresh,Organic Produce and Growing supplies.  We provide community outreach through free classes and participation in events in our community, and promote  healthy life choices for everyone.

It was through the belief that Organically grown food should be available to everyone.  That the materials for sustainable agriculture should be readily available without extensive searching, and the belief that caring for the soil is primary to quality produce, and quality produce is primary to healthy living. 

The seeds of our endeavor were planted when Ravi and I wanted to put in a garden for fresh vege’s.  We wanted to make it an organic garden from start to finish, so we began our search for information, soil, amenities, and seed.  We really thought it would only take a trip to the local Gardening centers to get everything we would need.  Sadly, this wasn’t the case.  We found a few products here and there, but no place had all or even most of our supplies.   Realizing that we weren’t the only ones in this predicament, ideas for the business germinated. 

Since that early planning, we have met so many wonderful, helpful people who have helped to shape the offerings we make .  Organic produce was an early entry into our plan.  Since we have been involved with various co-ops, buying clubs and patrons of healthy foods for many years, we believed that an outlet for Organic as well as Naturally Grown local produce would serve our community well.  Being able to trace the origins of what you purchase tends to allow greater control over how close to home and how your food is produced.  In carrying local growers, we keep the transportation to a minimum, as well as quality of freshness that just can’t be matched with long distance shipping.  By carrying Organics through reputable distributors, we can provide high quality and variety as well as seasonal produce.

Growing our own food has always been a part of our plans, and Sprouting  is one area we strongly support.  Our classes have been able to teach not only the techniques, but also the uses and benefits of Sprouts for health.  One added benefit is that it gets your first crop in quickly, with a harvest in as few as 3 days, you don’t need to worry what color your “thumb” may be.   As gratifying as sprouting is, a garden is where Organics can be truly rewarding.  Having Organic seeds and starts  and good soil are the beginnings of a nutrient rich, great tasting harvest.  By using organic, non-GMO seed stock and Heirloom seed, organic soils and fertilizers, and organic methods of pest control your food will be as safe,  nutritious,and tasty.  In addition it will be keeping the biodiversity of plants available for the future.  This is what we  are about and what we can do to help our bit of heaven persevere.