Story Title: Plants to detox your body
Episode: Two
Date: March 13th 2010.
Presenter:  Jude Donaghy

Everyone seems to be detoxing at some point or other.  Jude looks into how growing your own can help you detox. She also meets owners of the amazing open garden 'Reverie', Gitta and Guntha, and talks with them about what they love about growing their own food.

Did you know?

• Fruit and vegetables have the highest levels of anti oxidants when they are harvested ripe, most shop bought produce is harvested unripe to extend shelf life and improve its transportability.
• Blueberries triple in antioxidant value when harvested ripe.
• Fruit and vegetables with the brightest colours contain the most antioxidants.
• Antioxidants can help reduce risk of cancer and fight aging.

'Reverie' will be open to the public as part of Australia's Open Garden Scheme on September 18th and 19th 2010.