An organic diet can help you avoid consuming harmful chemicals

RICHMOND, Va - Eating organic foods helps you avoid harmful chemicals, which is key to a healthy lifestyle. Amy Hicks, Owner of Amy’s Garden, is a part of Maymont’s Herbs Galore & More event and shared some insights with us about the importance and benefits of organic gardening. Amy owns a 10 acre USDA organic farm in Charles City and sells her organic produce and cut flowers at farmers markets around the Commonwealth. Maymont’s Herbs Galore & More is Saturday, April 25th from 8am to 4pm on the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont. For more information visit www.maymont.org/herbsgalore.