Walmart: Evil or no?

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by Sachita

You should check flea markets and farmers markets. lots of farmers go to flea markets now and you can get stuff so cheap because they dont have the overhead. even close outs, clothes, etc.

Yeah, we have a huge flea market with farmer's markets here - but we find that the quality of the produce isn't all that, believe it or not. I don't know what these people do to their produce - (or where they are traveling from - I don't think they are locals) but we'll buy it looking fantastic, and within a day, it's beyond nasty. Actually, when we drive along the roads here, there are a lot of pop up stands with veggies and fruits fresh picked. I prefer those to the farmer's market, which is hit or miss for us. Even if they charge a little more, the quality is well worth it.

However, I do love the flea market - (and it is HUGE).

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by NJFemmie

Yeah, we have a huge flea market with farmer's markets here - but we find that the quality of the produce isn't all that, believe it or not. I don't know what these people do to their produce - (or where they are traveling from - I don't think they are locals) but we'll buy it looking fantastic, and within a day, it's beyond nasty. Actually, when we drive along the roads here, there are a lot of pop up stands with veggies and fruits fresh picked. I prefer those to the farmer's market, which is hit or miss for us. Even if they charge a little more, the quality is well worth it.

However, I do love the flea market - (and it is HUGE).

well some people that sell produce buy from brokers. All flea markets are different and you have to go super early because as soon as they sell out they leave.

you can also grow really nice produce easy with intensive gardening, raised beds. Even the smallest space.

[NJFemmie]

Originally Posted by Sachita

well some people that sell produce buy from brokers. All flea markets are different and you have to go super early because as soon as they sell out they leave.

you can also grow really nice produce easy with intensive gardening, raised beds. Even the smallest space.

We do grow our own produce ... we enjoy it so much in fact, our plans include a 6 acre farm in the near future. (God willing and God speed, yanno?)