I agree with you both on everything you mentioned. And I couldn't believe oranges from Africa either! Another thing that bugs me is strawberries. We have some of the best strawberries here in FL, but why are they so expensive here? When I was in Indiana I could buy FL strawberries for about 1/2 of what they cost here. Doesn't make sense. Same with citrus ... FL oranges are cheaper in Indiana than they are here. Maybe different areas here in FL have better prices that I have here in the Tampa/Clearwater area. I seldom buy tomatoes from the store because as you pointed out, Elaine, they have no taste. That's what I'm so desperate to grow ... a good tomato. I'm thinking just about anything I can grow has to taste better than what's in the stores. At least the apples and pears have improved over the years. I lived in Lady Lake for about a year over 10 years ago. There was no such thing as a good apple or pear. They're still not like going to an orchard in the Fall and getting fresh-picked fruit, but they are leaps and bounds better than they were 10 years ago.
Come on Fall/Winter Garden!
