Joanna is an avid gardener and studies environmental science. She was dealing with a myriad of health issues when she decided to make a dramatic change to a Whole Food Plant Based Diet. This huge lifestyle change brought Joanna increased wellness as well as peace of mind that her diet was not only supporting herself […]
Last week we delved into the world of pesticides and discovered that they are categorised depending on which type of pest they are targeting.This week we are looking into insecticides, which as the name suggests, target insects. What are insecticides? When we hear the word insecticide we no doubt immediately think of those used in […]
As you know, at The Organic Place we like our produce to be certified organic so that we can ensure that only the freshest, most nutritious fruit and vegetables are being delivered to you. Hold the toxins and nasties, thank you very much! It’s a comfort to know that we are bypassing the chemicals that […]
In the wake of the plastic bag ban, most of us have come to appreciate that we need greener everyday habits to ensure the longevity of our environment. While the majority of supermarkets are only getting on board now, The Organic Place has been advocating for cleaner and greener produce, materials and procedures from the […]
At some point or another, we have probably questioned the difference between organic and conventional produce. Was it really that much healthier? The answer, I learned, was a resounding ‘yes’. Here are ten excellent reasons why you should choose to eat organic now. It is fresher Organic produce is purchased fresh from farmers. At […]
We recently we took apples down from our website as their season is ending. It can be very perplexing (and disappointing for lovers of apples), especially when you go past the supermarket and see that there are plenty of shiny, stickered apples there on show. This confusion is understandable and we feel we should explain: […]
Hi everyone! We’re The Organic Place fruit and veg bags. There are a few of us around and we’re all a little bit different so I thought I’d introduce you to everyone. Fruit Bags Firstly, there’s the Fruit Bags, which obviously contain fruit! Like all of the bags, they come in three sizes, Small, […]
Ask any organic food lover why they choose to eat organic and I can guarantee you that the most common response given will be their health. It’s the reason why our family made the switch to organic in the first place. As a registered nurse, I already understood the relationship between food and health but […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Eat Seasonally Probably one of the most obvious things you may have noticed since purchasing your produce from The Organic Place is that your favourite fruit and vegetables may not be available all year round like they seem to be at your local supermarket. There is a perfectly good […]
