Reviews for: Alternative Community Farmer -Consultant/ South Florida

Attended Tony's class and learned about proper/best ideas about what kind of container to plant herbs and vegetables in. Also learned how to make composted soil and how to start plants from cuttings. Tony is very knowledgeable

I have just had the honor of meeting farmer Tone. I am a physician in South Florida looking to enhance my well being through proper nutrition The plants that are store bought are lacking in both nutrients and minerals. Even worse, they are full of poisonous pesticides and GMOsIt cannot be stressed enough the importance of reconnecting with the earth by growing your own plants. You are what you eat. Farmer Tone is full of love and knowledge. The earth and plants are Farmer Tone's children. Farmer Tone teaches not only about the plant, but also the importance of the soil since it is the source from which the plant arises. He teaches that good living soil is a must to achieve plants that will nourish your mind, body and soul I look forward to working with Farmer Tone more and more in the future. To say that I was pleasantly surprised by his passion for teaching would be an understatement. He teaches from his heart. This is not just gardening. This is life.

If you want a mind, body and soul approach to gardening this is the class for you. Farmer Tone's passion and enthusiasm inspired me to start my own organic backyard vegatable garden. After class we were served an amazing 3 course meal with mango smoothies. A lot of time and loving care went into preparing it. It truly was a feast for the eyes that exploded with flavor. Thank you Farmer Tone for making us such a wonderful meal.

I have only met with Tony 2x but I have learned so much already. He is so passionate about teaching and a joy to work with. He helps you connect back with nature and truly learn about mother earth and farming practices. If you are considering going, don't hesitate. You will be happy you did!

I have wanted to contact Tony and attend one of his classes for well over a year now. My advice to you is to stop procrastinating and attend one of his classes. I finally attended his Ayuvedic herbs class at Greenlands and am now reinspired to grow my own organic herbs and veggies. He is truly a gift to our community and his knowledge with organic gardening far surpassed my expectations. Take charge of you and your family's health and start your own urban garden!

As a qualified Nutritionist and Aromatherapist I can recommend Tony's class as necessity in this time of "frankenfood era". To be able to grow your own food in your back yard or even balcony should be everyone's priority. Farmer Tony is God's gift to Florida, thanks to him you will know how to grow with fun and ease. Thanks to him I now know all the tricks and shortcuts for my farming even though I live in Canada. Tony is able to tell you and teach you about farming no matter where you live on this planet earth. His teaching abilities are grater than many I have come across. His ability to explain body metabolism and compare it to plant world comes from his continuous work and love for earth and humanity. Thank you Tony for being who you are and touching our harts. We promise to cary this experience to our farm. Biljana Pantic Scholes and Robert Scholes

I had a private class and attended a free presentation by Tony. I learned so much in just a few hours I could not wait to get home and apply my newly acquired techniques. I plan to take more lessons from Tony and finally get going with my raised container organic garden. Tony does not have much of a farm, the 5 stars are for his lessons. Tome una clase privada y atendi a una presentacion gratis de Tony. Aprendi mucho y me apure a mi casa a usar todas las tecnicas nuevas en el jardin. Pienso tomar mas clases con Tony y empezar a comer del contenedor con mi jardin organico en mi patio. Tony no tiene un "farm", las 5 estrellas que le di son por sus lecciones.

What a unique and precious experience it has been attending classes with Tony. He not only is an expert in the field of organic gardening here in South Florida, but he has such a tremendous respect for the Earth, which he infuses into every aspect of his teaching. This perfect blend of knowledge and heart is what has made my time with Tony truly memorable. I hope to put into practice all I have learned from him.

My husband and I attended one of Tony's classes today for organic gardening for beginners and left with all the tools we needed. He was very informative and described to us what exact problems we could face living in South Florida. Tony is definitely passionate about what he does and we left feeling blessed to have had such s great opportunity. Can't wait until our next class

I decided to take a private class with Tony simply because I was unable to fit it into my weekend schedule. We met at the library in Delray for some theory on gardening. Even though I've been at it for a bit, I learned so much from this initial hour of the class. We then went across the way to the community garden for some hands on work. I learned all about the wonderful neem tree and it was great to see some of the composting already in progress. I had a chance to see several small plots that are cared for by other members. Tony continued to enlighten me on the relationship between the different plants and how they help each other ward off pests in the most natural ways. He shared knowledge, cuttings and seeds, soil with some lovely worms and casings and the type of passion that made me eager to get back to my own garden and put to practice some of the wisdom imparted. I plan to go back for some group sessions and help spread the word. Tony rocks! :-) Dannielle

If anyone wants to learn ANYTHING about gardening -- Tony is your guy!!! Super informative and fun! Great way to spend the day . . . outdoors in the dirt!!!

My husband & I were interested in learning to grow our own organic food. And WOW did we learn! We met Tony at a community garden where we were able to see firsthand the results of proper & improper/neglected gardens. He gave us a lot of techniques for dealing with the unique gardening challenges we face in South Florida. Tony is extremely passionate about gardening and it is contagious! We highly recommend his workshops. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, there's always something more to learn!

As a novice in gardening, it was my lucky day when I was told about Mr. Tony Dagher and how he would help me to acquire a working knowledge of gardening. I knew that I needed to know much more than I knew, but it did not realize that there was so much more to know! Never in my imagination would I have figured that the soil to grow plants in would need so many nutrients to truly give the plants all that they need, so that they will be the best that they could be. I wanted to learn how to grow organic; Tony was a real God send! There also is so much to know about what kind of vegetables to grow in Florida. Yes, you could buy some books on growing vegetables, but you will be handicapped, because Florida has such a different environment with the sun and the vegetable-eating critters. You have to understand more specifically about how to grow things in Florida, and Mr. Dagher is a most valuable source to help you succeed. I am working one-on-one with Tony, and am looking forward to attending more of his classes, which are held outside in a garden, where he shows us what he is talking about. Even though spring and summer are coming, Mr. Tony Dagher knows how to grow things even in the hottest days of summer, when most people will tell you that you can’t grow anything in Florida! I have had the privilege to see a place where Tony grows his own plants, and it is almost self-sustaining, as he has planted his plants so that they retain more water in the soil than anything I have ever seen! And, it requires no irrigation. I highly recommend the expertise of Mr. Dagher to you, and look forward to growing my own vegetables year-round with his help. I look forward to a long time education with Tony. He is a pleasure to work with! Cece Blake

I wanted to know more about urban gardening, specifically about small-scale patio gardening for herbs and small vegetables. Tony is a fountain of inspiration, with a intense connection to his plants and the earth. He generously shared his knowledge with enthusiasm and honesty.

For a nominal donation, I drove home with an abundance of plants and two bags of rich soil - my starter kit, as Tony called it. Next day I bought a large and deep bin, filled it according to Tony's formula of moss-soil-vermiculite and re-planted my new friends.

In only three days, I can see they are all thriving and happy to be here. In another few days, I'll start harvesting from the herbs.

I highly recommend an afternoon with Tony - it is time extremely well-spent!

I took my first class last weekend he started out by sharing his wisdom verbally as I took notes. But that was just the beginning. The true learning began when we went to the real classroom "the garden". It was a spiritual experience,this guy knows his stuff. Be prepared to commune with the earth, that is touch the dirt. I think we should call him the Dirt Whisperer.

I benefitted greatly by attending Tony's class. Yesterday I was at the library looking what to do and saw there was a class on whitefly, and went. It turns out it was a really good decision. I mean I was surprised to enjoy learning about what is really happening in our Florida landscape. He awakens us to be active participants in our gardens. And he has a way about him that makes gardening enjoyable.

Tony is an exceptional person; he has extensive knowledge about creating, maintaining & growing plants. Growing plants in FL is not easy, & I deeply value the teachings I've received from him about how to manage my green space. His great concern for the environment is apparent in how mindful he is about the gardening techniques he uses & makes sure that they all harmonize with nature. Tony has been indispensable in teaching me how to manage the white fly problem without synthetic pesticides. In the past, I've attended several of his classes, but I've also had him come to my home to teach me too. I love his hands-on style; it's the best way too learn:-)

I took my first glass with Tony last month and really enjoyed it. He combines his vast and knowledge and experience with his love for Mother Nature and teaching people how to interact with the earth in a loving and respectful manner. I'm looking forward to learning more.

Thank you, Tony

I, like many of us these days struggle with the fact that our food sources and environment are making us sick......GMO', processed foods, hormones, and chemicals..I spend countless hours researching the effects of modern farming/ranching and its effects on the environment and our health and it is very unsettling... We simply must be moving collectively with greener practices not only for our own well being but for generations to come.....I found Tony's classes on the Event listing on this site and am overwhelmed by his passion to educate and make this world a better place. My husband and my son (12) came with me to the class yesterday reluctantly, but they came.I am so happy to say that along with Tony's extensive knowledge his style and grace totally captured everyones attention and curiosity... his class was exactly what my family needed...he explained in very simple terms what plants need to grow and survive and what our bodies need to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Along with agriculture he explained ergonomics as well as the benefits of medicinal plants that we can grow ourselves. I want to reiterate how well the information was presented, with patients and love. Something this world can truly use more of....Our son struggles with some learning disabilities so along with theory he demonstrated through hands on learning in which any age can participate and learn from.... We plan on attending as many future classes as we can and with the knowledge gained from just one class will begin planning our organic garden and getting the soil prepared for the fall. He emphasized the importance of prepping and maintaining an organic garden including ways to do it that are basically self sustaining without harmful fertilizers and pesticides which in my opinion is paramount for living healthy..... Kudos to you Tony for enlightening my family and I. We are whole heartedly on board and with your help we can educate our community. You are a true blessing Tony, thank you for helping to lay the foundation upon which we will can GROW (pardon the pun) as a family and as a community. Celeste LaVergne Boca Raton

My son who is 11, started his own garden and he was a reason we attended Tony's class. We've found out a lot about herbs we could grow locally and my kid really enjoyed the class. We could buy a lot of cheap plants from Tony and now my son's garden is double in size! Thank you!

I signed up for Tony's class with no prior knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine, let alone herbs. He was very insightful and quite kind about my ignorance.

I went for this gardening class yesterday.Tony is an awesome teacher. His very simple and has a great knowledge about the horticulture and medicinal uses of the plants,trees and herbs. I very fortunate to have him as a teacher.--- Subhashini.

I work at Hippocrates Health Institute where I continue to learn and integrate the value of living food into my life. In seeking to gain a deeper connection to that food, I signed up for Tony's beginner class on gardening. I have just returned from that class, and feel deeply changed. I feel a bit more observant, patient and still inside. He taught me that in that space, I not only notice but become open to receive the great gifts that are surrounding me on the earth. I am aware now of spaces and living things that I never even stopped to notice before. He shared some very ancient tools for working in harmony with the earth and I learned how to recycle and honor the garden in simple yet profound ways. I found Tony's teaching style to be refreshing and authentic and will assimilate what he taught me and be back for more! His class was exactly the type of gardening that I was seeking. It incorporates the heart.... Pam

I took Tony's backyard gardening class and was thrilled with his knowledge and willingness to share it with me. In addition to his enthusiasm and wisdom, he inspired me to begin my hand at organic gardening and learning about the foods we eat and the part we play in supporting local farmers. Tony provided me with some flowering plants and vegetables and to my surprise, they are thriving under my hand! Thanks Tony for inspiring me! I will be back for another class soon. Donna

Tony is a passionate, encouraging teacher. I walked away from his class feeling inspired to get out and start planting. I appreciated the nuggets of wisdom he threw out as he spoke about gardening in South Florida. Definitely worth checking out, as he is committed to seeing you succeed. The spiritual emphasis is a beautiful element as well.

What a wonderful experience we had meeting and learning from Tony. I decided to have a class at my home since I had many friends and family intrested in learning how to organic garden. Tony was friendly, full of knowledge and made a spiritual connection that was interesting and beautiful. My backyard is already humming with the positive energy of all these new little plant friends. Tony encouraged the children to be present, which I appreciated. The children showed so much joy and enthusiasm. It was fabulous and what a gift to give our children this knowledge. I will try to post photos. We are looking forward to our next class with Tony.

I've gone to Tony's class in Lake Worth and my knowledge about organic farming has increased. The hands on training are embedded in my mind and I feel a lot more determined to experience the joy of farming in my own garden thanks to Tony.

Tony and I spent yesterday morning continuing to prepare for our garden. He took me around to a few of his contacts and introduced me to the business owners who will assist me as I begin me to experiment with container gardening. Tony is very much a hand-on teacher. He is truly interested in helping his students succeed.

We had a great time with Tony learning about the different plants and some of the different techniques for container gardening. I was even more impressed to listen to Tony speak about his philosophy of life, land and gardening and how they interact. It was a great experience, even with the rain storm baring down on us, and look forward to learning more from Tony!

My husband and I took Tony's class and really enjoyed it. Tony is very connected to the earth and is willing to share his expertise with novices who want to learn how to grow plants in an organic way. He is a very personable and generous teacher. We plan on taking more of Tony's classes so we can get our garden going!

I am originally from Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Its cost of housing is extremely high, at least 20% higher than in NY city. Having a backyard was unthinkable when I was there. That was why I enrolled myself to Tony's class on 4/2 to learn organic gardening when the past unthinkable now happened to me after I moved here in south Florida. Thanks so much to Tony for his expertise in horticulture, especially in the tropical phase. He is very dedicated to his profession and likes sharing with others. His class was both informative and interesting that made learning organic gardening fun and less difficult, particular for a beginner like me. I look forward to learning more from him the next class and growing my own organic produce at my backyard very soon!

Gardening last weekend in Tony's class was a good time. He was very generous with his knowledge as well as with his plants. After the introductory class he warmly gave the students plants and supplies to take home to practice what he calls his "hands on approach". The plants have been doing well. I went with my mom and my son and we all had a great time. I would encourage anyone that is looking to learn more about gardening in south Florida to take a class with Tony. Thanks Tony.

Yesterday, we were part of our First organic class with Tony and we are still talking about it. Anyone can appreciate being a part of his classes because Tony teaches in a manner that fits the needs of both amateur and knowledgeable gardeners.

He takes the teaching and learning up several levels by mixing in his own Special surprises and secrets that he has learned over the years both professionally and intuitively.

The term Earth Angel describes Tony and his love for nature, energy, and others. We appreciate what we learned and brought home yesterday so much, that we are driving back 50 miles this afternoon to attend another one of his unique classes. Meeting and learning from Tony is one reason people say, "Life is Good."

Class was very informative and entertaining. I went with my niece and son and it was a very nice way to spend the afternoon. Antonio gave me a beautiful organic mint plant and my niece got 2 pineapple plants she started and we all got bean plants. Thank you Antonio!

We took Tony's intro course today. What a treat. Tony loves the earth and everything that grows on it. His knowledge is "hands on"--he's still experimenting as he spreads the word about sustainable organic growing.

The good news is that he'll be teaching for the city of Lake Worth. What a great thing for the city to do!

I am a physician trained in South America and in US and have a passion for horticulture. I believe an organic garden feeds our body as well as our spirit and mind and keeps us healthy. I have learned new things and practical ideas for my garden from Tony. I applaud his constant work in the community. I wish more communities would join to be selfsufficient and healthy!

Yo soy un medico entrenado en Sudamerica y aqui en Estados Unidos y tengo un especial interes por la horticultura y creo que el jardin organico es un camino para mantener la salud ya que esto alimenta nuestro cuerpo, espiritu y nuestra mente. Ya he tomado algunas clases con Tony en las cuales siempre he aprendido algo nuevo y practico. Aplaudo su labor continua en la comunidad y ojala que mas comunidades se unan para ser autosuficientes y saludables.

I attended this wonderful class on saturday and got way more than I could have ever expected. Tony has an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and I look forward to learning more from him at each class. I shook hands with a plant, identified native species, found food, and even got plants to take home. No where else will you find a class like this and especially at this price. I've paid way more for classes and come home with way less. I am also excited to hear that he will be starting a community garden! Come to a class (or two, or three, or four) and see for yourself. The amazing energy Tony has is sure to transfer to you and your garden!

I took Tony's class on organic sprouting the other day and I got so much more out of it than just learning how to sprout! Tony is Awesome! He is so spiritual! We laughed, cried (happy tears), did breathing excises, he also took us on a tour of the garden! I took my shoes off and walked barefoot, it was so grounding! We also learned how to sprout!!! Tony hooked us up with everything! Not only did we learn how to do everything step-by-step, we were able to take home three different types of sprouts to try, jars to sprout them in, homemade organic soil, and the directions typed word for word! Clearly, this was the best time ever! Tony knows his stuff! I will definitely be taking more of his classes! It is so important for us to learn how to grow and eat the best, whole food ever! Growing your own fruits and vegetables brings families closer together and bring us more connected to the universe! The vibrational energy that eating home grown food brings to one's life is immeasurable. Try it, you'll see what I mean :)

Tony is very enthusiastic about gardening. If you are interested in growing your own food, you must take one of his classes. Even as a somewhat experienced vegetable gardener, I learned several "new" and valuable things from Tony. The time has come where most of us should be growing our own food. We should not depend on big corporations to SELL US unhealthy, unnatural produce!!! Yes gardening is a little work, but the benefits are worth it. Please meet Tony the Gardner and take one of his classes, you won't be disappointed. The time is now!!!!

Tuve el placer de conocer a Tony en una de sus clases la semana pasada y quede muy impresionada de toda la informacion que nos ofrecio. Yo estaba buscando alternativas para mantener un jardin en mi balcon y despues de esta clase sali preparada para empesar. Aunque soy principiante, sus clases pueden ser para gente mas avanzada tambien. Es el estilo tan particular que el utiliza para cultivar organicamente los alimentos. Nos dio informacion sobre las tecnicas mas naturales de usar y como nos beneficiamos cuando seguimos estas tecnicas. Tony tambien tuvo un invitado que nos hablo sobre la prevencion de cancer que me parecio excelente!!! Con gusto, regresare a muchas clases en el futuro.

Had the pleasure of meeting Tony at one of his workshops this past Saturday and I can tell you that he is a wealth of information. I am finally ready to grow some things in my balcony and this workshop definitely set me up for it. Even though I am a beginner, his classes can be for advanced gardeners as well. It's his style of growing that is most beneficial due to his organic and natural techniques. He taught us many helpful tools and had a guest speaker talk about cancer prevention which I thought was pretty awesome. Looking forward to attending many workshops to come.

I attended one of Tony's organic gardening classes and I'm so glad I did. Tony is full of information and enthusiasm and he passed that on to me as this new gardening season approaches. I loved his hands on approach as soon into the class we were touching and feeling the wonderful soil that he makes. He generously answered all the questions that I had and I look forward to the next class with gusto!!

Sally Kaplan Lake Park, FL

If you have yet to experience a delivery of Tony's produce, you are missing more than you can imagine. Words alone cannot do justice to the taste, the variety, the freshness and the artistic way in which the baskets are presented to you. For a minimal cost I ate salads, soups and sautees for weeks and I still had enough left over to share with others. My favorites are the crisp and spicy radishes, the heavenly arugula and the Florida spinach, which is better than any spinach I've ever had. For the last year I have worked alongside Tony at the Swinton Community Garden in Delray. Getting to know him as a master gardener and as a human being has truly been a blessing. I am always grateful for the knowledge, experience and goodies that he shares with those of us who care.

Tony is truly committed to organic gardening. Not only is he an excellent farmer, but he wants to help you become one, too, whether you are just starting out with a container plant or two, or ready to jump into a large scale family garden, he wants to help. He is a natural teacher and is not satisfied until you walk away with what you need/want. His passion is contagious - be it for farming, organic gardening, good food and a holisitic lifestyle.

I asked Tony if he could help me locate some callaloo plants and he delivered. Not only did he give me some plants but he cooked up two dishes with them for me. This was such a special treat as I had not had callaloo for over twenty years and still get a craving for it!

If you are just curious about gardening, or ready to get started, I highly recommend talking to Tony. Take one of his classes, have him come to your house, or volunteer to help him in one of the community gardens he plants and maintains. Let him know what you want to learn and you will.

We've been thinking about organic gardening in our Lake Worth yard for several years, but never got it off the ground. We started hearing about Tony during the last year, but again didn't get started. Then, just as we finished a few more rain barrels, we chanced to run into Tony a week and a half ago. Since then we have been in full swing, non-stop garden preparations as well as lots of fresh greens and vegetables from Tony's existing gardens. Juicing and new recipes, healthy salads and feeling already healthier. The yard is an inspiring construction area -- digging to prepare the garden site, composting, recycling waste food, mixing ingredients to prepare healthy soil. So far we've been able to water the compost and soil just from rain barrels, and just as they got low, the first rain in months refilled them! Each day we're learning something new. Tony is full of energy, knowledge, enthusiasm and he's great at motivating when you're ready to work hard. We're excited to start planting very soon.

Until I met Tony, I had the most difficult time finding real, locally grown produce at any of the farmers markets in Palm Beach County. I went to every market only to discover that most of the people selling produce were not growers. Some of their goods came from all the way across the country or from out of the country! And hardly any of it was pesticide free. Fortunately, I found Tony from the Local Harvest website and feel like I have been given a wonderful gift. His produce is truly a work of art, love, and generosity. I have never seen produce this lush, vibrant, and ALIVE! I was absolutely speechless when I saw it all. He had baskets overflowing with beautiful greens, tomatoes bursting with color, sweet fruit, rich herbs, everything so full of flavor! I will never be able to buy from the grocery store or the so called farmers markets again. What a gift this man and his work are to anyone who finds him! He taught me things about all the different plants, how to make teas of this and salsas with that. It was so much fun and so easy to make a delicious meal with such Garden-of-Eden-quality ingredients. I am so completely delighted with this find. And it just baffles me that our local farmers markets in this area do not include REAL, local growers like Tony.

The living food which Tony cultivates and hand picks is filled with loving intent. You can taste the positive energy emanating from all the greens/veggies/fruits/& herbs! I have been mostly raw for years now...and have tasted many different varieties of fresh foods. None of the foods I have tried in the past even come remotely close to the delicious food that Tony personally picks for you. What a delicious way to naturally heal your body!!

Tony provides you with the best seasonal produce around AND he also assists you in setting up your own personal garden! He does not cultivate these foods simply to make a profit...he truly cares!!! I have never met a more giving/caring farmer in my life! You will feel like a child again on Christmas morning when you see the amount of love-filled food you receive for $45 (this type of food is priceless...but if I had to make an estimate as to how much you would pay for this bounty at the supermarket, I would guess about $150-200).

The variety he provides you with is gorgeous! Greens, seasonal fruit/vegetables, healing herbs, aloe vera, flowers, etc. Free delivery is another one of the many amazing gifts that Tony happily gives. It is an honor to know such a caring individual. You really can't find a better farm around! I give Alternative Community Farmer 6 stars...but if I could, I would give it 10! Enjoy! And tell your friends about this beautiful opportunity.

We have had a wonderfull oportunity to meet Tony and work together in our Garden. We trade space for education and it worked perfectly. We always received much more than we gave, knowlodge, food, health, peace of mind, family reconection. The sense of comunity that we create together become our style of living and increase greatly our quality of life.

My Children (5 years autistic and 3 years typical) love to be with Tony, plant seeds, and enyoy gardening. Wonderfull place to do sensory integration for my autistc son. Watering the plants just fascinated Tomas.

The hearth of health is nutrition and exercise Gardening has both! Dont miss it..! and enyoy it!

This is alot of food for only $40 and it is delivered. I have to get used to eating more greens and cooking with more herbs. I am interested to see what he comes up with when the fall growing season gets going.

I got a recommendation from a massage therapist to order greens and veggies from Tony, whom I had met several years ago, but then lost track of after one of the hurricanes which set back Tony's gardening efforts. Crossing paths again was like a dream come true! He brought the most amazing bounty to my house. Getting a delivery from Tony is such a treat - great conversation, tips, and inspiration - a true community experience. And he really practices what he preaches!

I highly recommend getting a few people together to get a regular delivery from Tony - this is what true local eating is all about. He can help you to set up your own garden too, if you'd like. He doesn't cut corners, and everything he does is in the highest and best good of all involved. For instance, he asked if he could deliver later than I had originally requested so that he could pick the vegetables at the pick of their vitality! Now that's going the extra mile!

Tony's knowledge is extensive and his perseverence highly admirable. I feel honored to know him.

As a local health educator and Energy Healing practitioner (certified BodyTalk Practitioner), I am looking forward to sharing this with all of my friends and clients.

Lisa Lothian Natural Body Balance Delray Beach, FL

My name is Alan Pratt, and I am a health advocate, raw foodist, and master juice faster.

I met Tony when I attended one of his Natural Tropical Farming lectures. The first thing he did was give us samples of his herbs, including lemon thyme, rosemary and basil. I was struck by how much stronger and more pungent the scents and tastes of his herbs were in comparison to anything I had bought in stores. I commented on this, and Tony explained that he uses only the best seeds and soil. Then I knew I wanted to taste the full range of Tony's produce.

When Tony made his first delivery to my home, I was overwhelmed by the sight of these big abundant baskets of hearty vibrant greens! The amount of produce Tony delivers for the price is excellent, and the quality is far superior to organic produce from stores. Tony cuts the greens, vegetables and fruits off the plants right before he delivers them, so they are as fresh as fresh gets. Greens that have traveled across the state or across the nation have lost much of their life force and nutrient value ? this is why LOCAL naturally grown produce is preferable.

The bottom line: Tony's greens are the best I have ever eaten. All of Tony's produce is naturally and ethically grown and harvested, with no pesticides or hormones. He uses the best seeds, the best soil, and gives the best love and care to his plants. How do I know this? Because the greens have more taste, more zing, more VITALITY! The leaves and stems are stronger, and the plants stay fresh in the frig longer than the organic produce I get from my favorite health markets. The LIFE FORCE simply cannot be matched by produce from large commercial farms, organic or commercial.

Over the years, I have heard the world's leading raw food and health gurus speak of the difference between "regular organic produce" and "wild crafted" vegetation, but I had not experienced the difference. Tony's greens are the wildest crafted greens I've found!

Here are a few of my favorites from Tony: * Dandelion (one of the most important greens to me) -- I juice tons of it, and also eat in salads. Tony's dandelion greens are powerful and alive and a joy to eat and drink. * The tomatoes Tony grows are unlike any I've ever eaten -- so crunchy and vital. They are not as sugary sweet as other tomatoes; they have not been hybridized to contain more sugar -- and this is fine with me. These tomatoes, like all of Tony's produce, just seem more REAL. * Tony's papayas are even better. They are definitely not as sugary sweet as commercial papayas, which I thought for a moment might be less than desirable. What I quickly discovered, however, is that Tony's have more real papaya taste -- I literally can taste more authentic "papaya flavor" rather than sugar. What a revelation! * And the tiny crunchy cucumbers -- all I can say is WOW !!

(To attend Alan Pratt's health workshops, email greenson@bellsouth.net)