Organic
The word "organic" and "natural" have both been misunderstood and misused.
When you think of the word "organic" - we not only think of the fruits and vegetables being grown without topical chemical fertilizers and sprays, but we need to go back to the soil that they are grown in.
i.e., An old orchard that used lead based sprays years ago;
once this type of spray is used,
it never completely leaves the soil.
Chemicals applied to, or sprayed on plants that are growing, changes the true flavor or essence of the herbs. Chemicals will also be absorbed by the plant and if eaten or breewed as tea, will leave a chemical after taste.
This is why I feel so strongly about my herbs' being
grown organically. I do not want my Herb to be anything but what they
naturally are - PURE!