Christmas 2008

In the Panhandle of Nebraska, the wind is blowing and snow is in the forecast.
At Ricky and Lucy's Country Greenhouse, we are getting busy planting the seeds that will be the mainstay of our flowers next spring.
The organic herb business has been busy and we can't keep the Afrika Meat Rub or the Cajun Spice Mix on the shelves. Our customers love the Signature Herb Blends and Spices almost as much as I love making them.
In fact, I created a new Lemon Salt Blend not long ago for a friend whose mother doesn't like pepper. So now we have a Lemon Salt and a Lemon Pepper Blend.
We are pleased to have sent out so many gift baskets to so many states and we even sent one to Canada this year, so I guess that means we went international this year!
In 2009, there will be some new products and we now have a dedicated marketing person who is trying to keep the Website updated more frequently. Don't forget we have an e-newsletter that you can subscribe to on our website:
www.rickyandlucysgreenhouse.com

We will also be sending out promotional emails to those on our newsletter list containing special offers and surprises.

We hope your New Year's Resolution includes cooking better using natural and organic methods. We hope you will let us at Ricky and Lucy's Greenhouse be a major part of your kitchen spice rack.

Have a Happy Holiday Season!!!

Teri, Dan and all of the staff at Ricky and Lucy's Greenhouse
308-254-2204

The Benefits of Going Organic

Eliminating health risks is one reason to go organic. Organic foods are grown using no synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. Conventionally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs often contain residues of harmful synthetic chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency recently determined that 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides, and 30% of insecticides are carcinogenic. Even thoroughly washing produce before consuming doesn't eliminate all of the residues! It is pretty scary to think that every time you are getting in a healthy serving of fruits or vegetables you are also getting a dose of toxic synthetic chemicals.
These same dangerous chemicals also enter our waterways. Agricultural run-off causes these harmful chemicals to enter our lakes, rivers, groundwater, and sometimes even our drinking water! By buying organically grown produce and herbs you can help support safer, cleaner waterways.
Here at the greenhouse all of our herbs and spices are 100% organically grown. Our customers have told us numerous times that they taste better than conventionally grown herbs and we agree! They are also more potent so less is needed, making them economical as well. But don't take our word for it, try them for yourself....
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