2008 is the year for "locavores" - people who eat food that is locally grown and purchase goods locally made.

“Keeping it Local” at Superior means you’re purchasing plants that were grown right on our property. These plants are acclimated to our conditions, they’re “hardened” and are able to stand up to our hot, humid summers, and winter’s icy winds. It means we know the plants habits and best growing conditions, which enables us to help you pick the right plants for your conditions.

Supporting local agriculture allows a decrease in the use of harmful fertilizers and pesticides that result in agricultural runoff. It can also eliminate the need for preservatives, as local products do not need to travel long distances which also means less oil needed for fuel.

We can’t change what’s been done, but we can change our own actions and that’s a good place to start.

This kind of foraging can take a bit more effort and time. Farm stands, and markets may not be open for business at the instant you need a pound of fingerling potatoes or a ripe melon. Many of the passionately locavoracious have found that it leads inevitably to their back yards. It doesn’t get more local than that!! For more information check out  FOODSCAPING.

To sum it up, buying locally from knowledgeable people means you save money. You’re also supporting the environment and sustaining local business which reinvests in your community.

At Superior, the majority of our non plant products are made in Pennsylvania & the US. We’re proud of what we do, and where we do it. We guarantee you’ll be happy with your Superior choice.