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Alee Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 6:03:52 PM
Today I was listening to the radio in the car while I was running errands. I thought it was funny that a local Italian food place was claiming to be "Not your normal Garden Variety".

It got me to thinking. Garden Variety is supposed to denote something a bit plain or normal. But when I compare my "Garden variety" fruits and veggies from the "Store variety" I think my Garden varieties are much better!

Now, I know garden variety was originally meant to denote between the "normal" and the "hybrids". But in today's society where the average person does not grow their own food- I think it is funny that I think of garden variety as opposite to the intended meaning!

Alee
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Bellepepper Posted - Aug 31 2008 : 06:40:51 AM
Alee, that reminds me of a story that my Mom used to tell. They always had a garden and came from gardening families. Some city friends were at their house for supper one night and Mom served greenbeans from the garden. The friend was surprised as to how good they were and remarked that they were almost as good as store bought. Made my Mamma mad!
Alee Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 10:49:01 AM
Isn't that funny? I was snickering to myself in the car when the add was playing. I guess they don't take the farmgirl mentality into consideration when they write their ads.

Alee
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asnedecor Posted - Aug 30 2008 : 09:04:15 AM
Alee -

So true - I think of garden variety as "better", no chemicals and hybrids. Just wonderful tasting fruits and veggies and some gorgeous flowers too!

Anne in Portland, OR

"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh

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