Daily Star
---- — Are you growing any of your own food this summer?
"No, I don't really have an area to do it. I would if I did. I grew tomatoes about 10 years ago."
_ John Hughes, salesperson, Norwich.
"Yep, I have a garden with okra, onions, carrots, beans, tomatoes, squash and cucumbers. I love the veggies; they are healthier and taste better than store bought."
_ Brenda Spencer, medical review examiner, Morris.
"No, I don't have good enough soil at my house, I have grown a few pumpkins but it's a lot of work."
_ Carolyn Stanton, cleaning, Binghamton.
"I just grow with my grandmother. I like the fact that it's organically grown and doesn't have any chemicals on it."
_ Jennifer Jacyna, student, Johnson City.
"I'm growing a few tomatoes and cucumbers. I've had better growing years, but just enjoy the fact that you did it and that it tastes fresher and better."
_ Gary Gibbon, retired, Norwich.
"Yes, vegetables. I like the fresh taste, I hate having to weed, but it's worth it."
_ Scott Fairchild, stay-at-home father, Columbus.
