{"id":3042,"date":"2017-09-19T10:17:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T14:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knowyouroots.com\/ijustgottashare\/?p=3042"},"modified":"2017-09-18T08:40:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T12:40:22","slug":"these-herbs-are-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowyouroots.com\/ijustgottashare\/2017\/09\/19\/these-herbs-are-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"These herbs are fresh"},"content":{"rendered":"

We became members of the GreenStar Co-op<\/a> after we moved to the Ithaca area. Co-ops are rather unique because its members are also its owners. Not only do they get the products and services they need, but also have a say in the Co-op\u2019s business decision. As Co-ops go, GreenStar<\/a> is pretty awesome with three locations in the small college town of Ithaca. I love their progressive focus on building a sustainable future, using profits in the local community, purveying many products from local farmers, supporting local schools and nonprofits, and harnessing the sun for its energy use. They even offer classes on cooking, nutrition, and environmental topics. They are undoubtedly a positive force in the community and we are so happy to be a part of it.<\/p>\n

Whenever I walk into the Co-op, I am always amazed how happy everyone seems to be, whether they are working or shopping. Talk about good vibrations! It always seems like a wonderful place to work or volunteer, so every time I passed the employment\/volunteer board I would look, hoping to find an opening in the Wellness department with hours that would fit my chaotic schedule. Last fall, I was overjoyed to see the perfect day and time available, and found out it was in the bulk herbs section.\u00a0 It was perfect! I have a passion for buying in bulk. I even bring my jars to refill and the thought of being around herbs for a morning every week seems like a match made in heaven ~ and it is!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Not only do I get to be surrounded by all the lovely aromas of over 170 herbs and teas, I am learning a lot. I always knew the bulk herbs I was buying were much fresher than the any bottle of herbs but I had no idea how fresh. At GreenStar<\/a>, they have someone refilling the bulk herbs daily. They order an average of 40-50 pounds of herbs each week. It takes me two hours to make sure all the jars are filled. If an herb is not being purchased on a regular basis, they don\u2019t keep it around because there is no need to waste the shelf space; there are so many herbs vying for space. These herbs are fresh.<\/p>\n

Just think about it ~ when you are buying prepackaged bottled herbs, you really have no idea how long they have been sitting on the shelf. In addition, you are committed to that specific amount. It\u2019s not a big deal when you use the herb on a regular basis but from time to time, we all cook something that needs only a tablespoon of a specific herb that we will probably not use again for another year or more. And the cherry on top, over 80% of the herbs are organic while costing less than pre-packaged herbs. Who wants to buy a full bottle? Not me, so it\u2019s a no brainer ~ buy the amount you need from the bulk herb section. It\u2019s fresher and you can buy what you need, not what they want to sell you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never thought about shopping at a Co-op, I suggest you check out your local store. Here\u2019s a directory<\/a> to help you locate your neighborhood Co-op. You\u2019ll be happy you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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