There are many ways to taste and explore fresh veggies and fruit and still save money!

• Pick berries.
• Grow vegetables and fruit in your own garden, greenhouse or a community garden.
• Buy only what your family will eat within a few days.
• Buy at different stage of ripeness, some that are ready to eat and some that will ripen in a few days.
• Store properly to prevent spoilage.
• Do not wash produce (except leafy greens) before storing since it will make them go bad faster.
• Freeze over ripe bananas to use in smoothies or to make banana muffins or bread.
• Plan meals and snacks around what fresh produce you have on hand.
• Buy in season at your local grocery store or farmer’s market.
• Instead of buying pre-chopped raw vegetables buy whole vegetables, such as a bag of carrots or head of broccoli, peel and chop yourself.
  

Additional Links

• Resources and Recipes, Veggies & Fruit
• Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)
• How do I store my fruit and veggies so that they last as long as possible? - Half Your Plate
• Information about specific fruit - Half Your Plate
• Using Fruit and Vegetables - Half Your Plate
• Store it! A guide to storing fresh vegetables and fruit (PDF) -  Interior Health
• NL Local Food Seasonality Chart - Food First NL