Strolberg uses no chemicals to control weeds or insects, or to add nutrients to the soil of her 1-acre garden. But, Theresa will describe her produce to you as ‘natural’, not organic. This is because the organic certification program is costly, and doesn’t stand up to her more stringent values.
Her garden provides food for her family for all year, and she puts up many items, canned, preserved or otherwise. She attends the Ketchum Farmers Market and the Twin Falls Markets too. She has been growing for roughly 30 years, and lives nearby Buhl.
Traditional garden vegetables are to be had at her stand, as well as wine grapes, plums and peaches. Walnuts, chutneys, whole grain breads and fruit pies are also some delicious items she sells. The pies use only her own honey as a sweetener and have whole wheat crusts. They are individually-sized and seem like a radically improved version of toast and jelly.
When she’s not in her garden or kitchen, Theresa may be voicing her concerns about chemical spraying over at the town hall, or State legislature. As for upcoming projects, she has collected numerous testimonies from persons who have been exposed in a variety of manners to pesticides and herbicides. A book idea is taking shape . . .
